Modeller

Description

Join our Drainage and Wastewater team as a key technical specialist, producing high-quality models that support hydraulic, environmental, and strategic planning. You’ll help shape major regulatory outputs including the Storm Overflow Discharge Reduction Plan, WINEP, and DWMP, driving future wastewater investment.

• Shape technical guidance and drive innovation in modelling practices.
• Develop high-quality urban drainage models to support hydraulic and environmental water quality assessments.
• Contribute to long-term strategic planning for wastewater management.
• Collaborate with leading contract partners and internal teams on investigative and delivery programmes.
• Apply and develop expertise across urban drainage, river hydraulics, and water quality modelling.
• Support delivery of key regulatory outputs including: Storm Overflow Discharge Reduction Plan, Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP)Drainage and Wastewater Management Plan (DWMP)
• Engage in AMP8 environmental programmes and future investment planning to improve outcomes for customers and the environment.

Requirements

If you’ve got experience in Modelling and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you.

If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance.

• Understanding of hydraulics and hydraulic calculations
• Able to communicate effectively (both verbally and written) and proven experience of developing and maintaining strong working relationships.
• Strong data manipulation, analytical and problem-solving skills, with an eye for detail.
• A degree in a relevant discipline including some modelling activity and/or previous experience in urban drainage modelling
• A working knowledge of GIS Software
• Knowledge of how sewerage systems operate
• Competent in the use of specialist modelling software, e.g. InfoWorks ICM as used within Yorkshire Water

Benefits

We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.

Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it’s important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn’t always easy!

This strategic role offers the chance to influence technical guidance, innovate with leading partners, and support delivery programmes. We welcome a range of specialisms and offer tailored development to grow your expertise in urban drainage, river hydraulics, and water quality modelling.

All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.

Location: Bradford / Hybrid Working (notionally 2-3 days in the office per week - Bradford)

• We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience £44,000-£55,000
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays - plus an extra wellness day!
• Development opportunities in line with the Modeller progression plan
• Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!
• A great benefits package - choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
• Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year)
• Retail savings scheme

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance