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Principal Hydraulic Modeller - Wastewater
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
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- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 7 days ago
- Salary
- 55000.00 - 68000.00 GBP Annual
- Recruiter
- Penguin Recruitment
- Closes
- 05 Dec 2026
- Course
- No
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
- Contract Type
- Permanent
Description
Principal Hydraulic Modeller
Location: Sheffield
Salary: 55,000 - 68,000
Ready to lead modelling strategy while building and mentoring a high-performing team? This Principal Hydraulic Modeller opportunity in Sheffield offers technical authority, influence and long-term progression within a growing consultancy.
A specialist water consultancy delivering wastewater and integrated hydraulic modelling projects is strengthening its senior capability. As a Principal Hydraulic Modeller, you will develop, calibrate and validate hydraulic models, support root cause analysis and guide solution development across complex programmes.
The Principal Hydraulic Modeller will provide technical leadership, coach modellers and ensure modelling outputs meet high quality and regulatory standards. This Principal Hydraulic Modeller role combines hands-on modelling with stakeholder engagement and commercial awareness. A minimum of three days per week will be office-based in Sheffield, with flexibility built around project requirements.
Key responsibilities
Develop, calibrate and verify hydraulic models
Lead technical mentoring and internal training
Support TOTEX and solution development strategies
Manage stakeholders and communicate modelling risk
Drive quality assurance and continuous improvement
Candidate requirements
Degree qualified with substantial modelling experience
Strong expertise in InfoWorks ICM and associated tools
Experience in river and wastewater modelling
Confident using Excel including data interrogation
Chartered or working towards Chartership desirable
Why apply
This Principal Hydraulic Modeller role offers structured CPD and leadership development. The salary for this Principal Hydraulic Modeller position is 55,000 - 68,000, alongside flexible working, strong team culture and long-term career progression.
Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.
Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience.
Ad ID: 5419342614
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