Title: Senior Hydraulic Engineer
Location: Exeter
Full-time
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Hydraulic Engineer with strong experience in InfoWorks ICM (1D and 2D modelling) to join a growing team delivering wastewater and environmental modelling projects across the UK, with a particular focus on Catchment System Assessment (CSA) programmes.
This role offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects while playing a key part in supporting project delivery, mentoring junior engineers, and engaging directly with clients.
The Role
As a Senior Hydraulic Engineer, you will take responsibility for the technical delivery of hydraulic modelling projects, supporting Project Managers and Principal Engineers in delivering high-quality outputs across a range of wastewater programmes.
You will be expected to work both independently and collaboratively, contributing your expertise to solve complex network and environmental challenges.
Key responsibilities include:
* Developing, updating, and maintaining 1D and 2D hydraulic models using InfoWorks ICM
* Undertaking model verification, calibration, and validation to ensure accuracy and reliability
* Analysing model outputs to identify network performance issues, including flooding, capacity constraints, and pollution risks
* Supporting solution development and optioneering, including storm overflow and network improvement strategies
* Working with and interpreting survey data (flow surveys, rainfall data, CCTV, asset records)
* Producing high-quality technical reports, figures, and model documentation
* Generating mapping and outputs using GIS tools such as MapInfo
* Supporting the delivery of CSA projects across the UK
Project & Client Responsibilities
* Supporting Project Managers in delivering projects to time, cost, and quality requirements
* Participating in client meetings, providing technical input and updates
* Communicating modelling findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
* Contributing to project planning, risk management, and programme tracking
Team & Leadership Responsibilities
* Providing guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and modellers
* Reviewing and checking the work of others to ensure technical quality and consistency
* Supporting knowledge sharing and best practice across the team
* Contributing to a collaborative and high-performing team environment