Hydraulic Modeller

Overview

Hydraulic modeller for water network analysis, planning, and operational support.

Key Responsibilities

• demand assessment
• incident modeling
• pump sizing
• gis modeling
• site visits
• kpi monitoring

Tasks

-Demand assessments using billing data and other system metering. -Be able to work as part of a standby rota to provide out of hours modelling support for incidents, which is currently one in eight weeks. -Provide modelling support to departments around the business such as: -Engineering: sizing pumps and providing information for surge analysis. -Discussions with operational staff to confirm current network configuration. -Modelling/network assessments to support developer enquiry assessments -Site visits to determine functional calibration field tests. -Carry out model rebuild or updates using GIS, Scopex, Telemetry Systems and pressure logging software. -Meeting of network-associated KPIs. -Making recommendations for any reinforcement required to maintain levels of service and assisting Developer Services in their response to developers. -Operations: managing planned work and emergency incidents.

Requirements

• infoworks
• gis
• hydraulics
• risk modelling
• degree
• analytical

What You Bring

-Experience in coordinating and delivering technically excellent projects independently. -Good IT and analytical skills -Experience in hydraulic modelling, catchment planning and solution development is desirable. -Effective communication skills and problem-solving capabilities. -Operational risk modelling. -Good understanding of hydraulics -Experience using InfoWorks WS Pro, GIS software's is desirable. -Leakage: leak detection, DMA reorganisation and pressure management. -Ability to either originate and/or check the work of others to provide quality assurance and drive continuous improvement in work delivered -Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks. -Degree or relevant technical experience -It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water.

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Benefits

-5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service. -Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave. -Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution. -Paid volunteering days. -Life assurance. -Health cash plan. -Cycle to work scheme.

About South East Water Uk

-Founded in 1992 and restructured by merger in 2007, it has grown into a major regional water supplier. -Draws from aquifers, rivers and reservoirs, treating at some 83 works before distribution. -Project pipeline includes new reservoir at Broad Oak (operational by 2033), treatment works upgrades in Maidenhead and Maidstone. -Focuses on network resilience—leak detection teams, smart meters, and buffer storage tanks to reduce interruptions. -Environmental engagement includes working with farmers, monitoring SSSIs, and using dogs to protect wildlife during works. -Privately owned under a mix of pension and trust entities. -Notably endured a significant regulator investigation after households experienced supply failures and hosepipe bans.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-candidates must pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.