Overview
Water Resource Modeller & Hydrologist role at CUPONING PULICIDAD S.L.
Location: Buttershaw/ Hybrid Working (1 day a week in the office Bradford). Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Water Resource Modeller & Hydrologist to join the Strategy & Regulation team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers.
What We Do
Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshires water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the regions health, wellbeing, and prosperity.
New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. The Strategy & Regulation function are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.
Are you passionate about water sustainability, climate resilience, and using data to drive strategic decisions? This is a unique opportunity to join Yorkshire Water in a specialist role that shapes how we manage our most vital resource.
Responsibilities
* Manage water resource and hydrological datasets, ensuring high standards of data quality and integrity
* Develop, run, and maintain water resources and hydrological models to support strategic planning, including maintaining model audit trails
* Use models and spreadsheet-based tools to generate outputs that inform key business decisions and regulatory reports (e.g. WRPR, Drought Prospect, WRMP, Drought Plan, WINEP, SRO schemes)
* Review and author technical documents, including water resource status reports and modelling output
* Prepare for and actively participate in internal and external meetings, presenting findings and insights
* Lead and manage projects and external consultants as required
* Provide support to the Water Resource Modelling Manager across various initiatives and tasks
* Be willing to interact with other parts of the business and technically support tasks beyond day-to-day obligations
Skills & Qualifications
* Postgraduate degree in Water Resources or a closely related subject
* Experience using water resource modelling software (e.g. PyWR)
* Understanding of stochastic datasets and their use in assessing climate change impacts
* Proficiency in geographical information systems (GIS)
* Familiarity with rainfall-runoff models such as GR6J
* Proven experience delivering technical projects in a commercially focused and regulated environment
* Programming skills in Python (essential), Matlab (desirable), or R (desirable)
* Strong analytical and numerical skills including proficiency in MS Excel and Word
* The ability to run complicated problems linked to water resources using water resource models
* Time management and the ability to balance workload based on variable priorities
Benefits
* Competitive salary (£39,238 - £49,049)
* Annual incentive related bonus (£1,000 maximum)
* Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
* Development opportunities in line with the Water Resource Modeller & Hydrologist progression plan
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus an extra wellness day
* Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
* Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, critical illness, and other covers
* Retail savings scheme
* Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and more
Additional information
We operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and support flexible working patterns and job share options where possible. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone and offer adjustments as needed. If you have an accessibility need or other condition, please include this in your application.
No agencies please.
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