Locations
London, Cambridge, Bristol, Manchester & Leeds; UK (other UK locations considered)
Recruiter Contact
Maria Marchidan
Contract Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full Time
Market
Water
Discipline
Water
Job Reference
13481
Overview Of The Role
As a senior water quality modeller, you will be part of a large team of water resources and wastewater network specialists working closely with our engineers and asset planners to deliver a wide range of services for UK and international clients. This role provides an opportunity to work with bespoke and industry‑standard hydrodynamic and water quality modelling packages, innovate beyond current standards, develop integrated river network and drainage models, investigate contaminant fate processes, build ad‑hoc assessment tools, and undertake statistical analyses. Your work will help project teams and clients deliver complex multidisciplinary projects, address cross‑catchment transfers, storm overflows, and discharges, and support future discharge compliance amid climate change and population growth.
Key Responsibilities And Duties Include
* Core delivery of complex modelling projects – working with experts across a range of disciplines to apply attention to detail and numerical skills to environmental engineering projects.
* Analysing large datasets to distil patterns and relationships, providing insights to inform effective resolutions and interventions.
* Assisting with proposal writing, winning work and the development of new business by providing key technical inputs.
* Maintaining client relationships and managing projects.
* Supporting and training junior colleagues, mentoring and developing early‑career professionals.
Candidate Specification
Essential
* Relevant degree‑level qualifications (e.g., geography, mathematics, environmental sciences, civil engineering, or other related disciplines).
* Chartered with an appropriate professional body.
* Track record in successful delivery of SOAF, UPM and/or river modelling projects for UK water companies.
* Good understanding of hydrodynamics, sediments and water quality processes.
* Expertise in industry standard software such as InfoWorks and/or MIKE11.
* Willingness to innovate.
* Able to guide and mentor junior staff.
Desirable
* Coding skills and statistical foundations will be an advantage.
* Experience in source apportionment assessments, catchment management modelling or application of nature‑based solutions to tackle pollution.
UK Immigration
Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require sponsorship.
Agile Working
We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces balance, flexibility and trust.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment and ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.
Accessibility
If you are disabled or need any support to apply or attend an interview, please contact reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com.
Benefits
Financial Wellbeing
* We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
* Life assurance equal up to 4× your basic salary, with an option to increase to 6×.
* Income protection scheme and absence support.
* Flexible benefits including life assurance, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing.
* Annual bonus schemes.
Employee Ownership
* No external investors – shared success culture.
* Stake and voice through bonuses and leadership channels.
* Direct pathway toward ownership for senior roles.
Health and Wellbeing
* Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
* Health cash plan.
* Access to Peppy – free menopause support.
* Wellbeing program for you and your family.
* Salary flex into health benefits.
Lifestyle
* Minimum 33-35 days holiday each year, with extension after 5 years.
* Salary flex for leave.
* Employee saving schemes and retailer discounts.
Enhanced Family and Carers Leave
* 26 weeks paid maternity, adoption and 2 weeks paid paternity/partner leave.
* Up to 5 additional days for significant caring responsibilities, with 2 days paid.
Learning and Development
* Annual professional institution subscription.
* Mentoring, formal training and self‑development opportunities.
Networks, Communities, and Social Outcomes
* Advanced Employee Networks for LGBTQ+, gender, race, ethnicity, disability and parents/carers.
* Opportunities to make a difference within communities.
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