Job Description

Ready to dive deep into complex water networks and drive strategic planning?

We're seeking a Hydraulic Modeller to be the driving force behind South East Water's operational intelligence and long-term asset strategy. Apply your GIS, modelling, and analytical expertise to proactively plan for maintenance, evaluate future infrastructure changes, and strategically future-proof our entire clean water distribution system.

Main responsibilities:

Carry out model rebuild or updates using GIS, Scopex, Telemetry Systems and pressure logging software. Demand assessments using billing data and other system metering. Discussions with operational staff to confirm current network configuration. Site visits to determine functional calibration field tests. Modelling/network assessments to support developer enquiry assessments Making recommendations for any reinforcement required to maintain levels of service and assisting Developer Services in their response to developers. Meeting of network-associated KPIs. Operational risk modelling. 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. Water Quality: Age of water, source of supply, direction of flow. Operations: managing planned work and emergency incidents. Leakage: leak detection, DMA reorganisation and pressure management. Water Resources: strategic planning supporting the PR process.

You'll need:

Effective communication skills and problem-solving capabilities. Good understanding of hydraulics Degree or relevant technical experience Good IT and analytical skills Experience in coordinating and delivering technically excellent projects independently. Ability to either originate and/or check the work of others to provide quality assurance and drive continuous improvement in work delivered Experience in hydraulic modelling, catchment planning and solution development is desirable. Experience using InfoWorks WS Pro, GIS software's is desirable. Understanding of UK Water Industry and regulatory issues.
Employees are required to be flexible and to be prepared to perform duties and other tasks within their capabilities. The nature of our business is such that the contents of any job profile are subject to change from time to time.

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We want to be the water company people want to be supplied by and want to work for.

We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That's why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water.

Benefits package:

Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution. 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. Paid volunteering days. Cycle to work scheme. Health cash plan. Life assurance. Wellbeing related benefits.
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What can you expect from your recruitment?

To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our career's website. It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water. Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.
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If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply now!

South East Water kindly asks that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs to our employees or associates without explicit invitation from our HR Resourcing team. CVs sent on a speculative basis will not be acknowledged and will not assume any responsibility for fees or commissions in the event that we hire a candidate who applied directly or subsequently introduced by an instructed agency.

Compensation package:

33,000 up to 36,000 dependant on experience

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 33,000.00-36,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person