Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a Modelling Manager Alliance to join the Strategy & Regulation team supporting our new Storm Overflow Alliance team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water deliver its regulatory outcomes with regards to storm overflows.
Location
Bradford / Hybrid Working 1-2 days in the office per week (Bradford)
Work type
Permanent · 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
What you will do
* Lead, manage and develop a centre of excellence for modelling for the storm overflow alliance activities in AMP8 and beyond.
* Influence and negotiate on matters relating to delivery of the AMP8 storm overflow plan and identify risks and opportunities for Yorkshire Water (YW) and the alliance in relation to hydraulic modelling.
* Ensure appropriate models are utilised to generate solutions for inland and coastal bathing storm overflows alongside network and treatment works storm overflows.
* Work with the Modelling & Data team to ensure best practice is represented within the Yorkshire Water modelling specifications.
* Develop standards for model quality, modelling methodology and model audit procedures for the storm overflow alliance activities and ensure compliance with modelling methodology and specifications with regular audits.
* Understand and assess risks of using models and communicate these risks to the Storm Overflow Alliance Board to support strategic decisions.
* Provide expert technical advice, governance and an auditable trail for all models utilised, amended or updated by the alliance.
What skills & qualifications you will need
* Degree, professional qualification or appropriate experience.
* Demonstrable long-standing interest in the Water and Environmental Management challenges, issues and developments in the sector and proven technical experience / industry knowledge.
* Proven track record in modelling and delivering projects to time, cost and quality and ability to coach others on technical issues.
* Experience in undertaking modelling projects, especially from a scheme design / design & build perspective.
* Experience in managing a team in the delivery of modelling projects.
* Good understanding of environmental legislation matters.
* IT literate, numerate and able to analyse and interpret environmental data.
* Ability to provide technical leadership on investigations and projects and make decisions within their area.
* Understanding of process and project management.
* Ability to communicate effectively through written communications, presentations and in meetings.
* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence and negotiate on environmental regulation matters.
* Develops and maintains effective internal and external relationships.
* Able to prioritise own time and resources effectively.
* Demonstrable experience of managing performance and planning to deliver results.
* Project/Programme management experience.
* You may also benefit from membership of a related professional body (Chartered status preferred).
* You may be required to travel to different operational sites and require a valid UK driving licence with fewer than 6 points.
We offer
* Salary & Benefits - £55-65k per annum dependent on experience, a company car lease/allowance, annual incentive bonus (up to 10%), private health care, pension scheme (up to 10% company contribution), life assurance (4x pensionable salary) and 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays and a wellness day.
* Flexible benefits package (health cash plan, critical illness, dental, life assurance flex and partner cover).
* Retail savings scheme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and more.
Recruitment notes
Closing date: 31st January 2025. We embrace a flexible working model and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. Pre-employment checks may include Basic Disclosure and security vetting where applicable. Kelda Group reserve the right to close the position early.
We are proud to serve the Yorkshire region and are committed to a diverse and inclusive environment reflective of the communities we serve.
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