Principal​/Associate Director Wastewater Hydraulic Modeller

Position: Principal/ Associate Director Wastewater Hydraulic Modeller
Your new company
Join a leading international engineering and design consultancy delivering some of the most significant water, wastewater and environmental infrastructure projects across the UK and Ireland.

Based within the firm's growing Belfast office, you will play a key role in supporting major investment programmes across the water sector while working alongside nationally recognised technical specialists.

Known for its collaborative culture, flexible working arrangements and commitment to innovation, this organisation offers the opportunity to work on high-profile projects that help shape sustainable communities and resilient infrastructure.

Your new role
As a Principal or Associate Director Wastewater Hydraulic Modeller, you will provide technical leadership across a diverse portfolio of wastewater network modelling and drainage projects. You will support the continued growth of the Belfast team, building strong client relationships while leading the delivery of complex hydraulic modelling solutions.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading wastewater hydraulic modelling projects across the UK and Ireland.

Managing and reviewing complex sewer network models and drainage studies.

Providing technical leadership, mentoring and quality assurance.

Working closely with water utility and infrastructure clients.

Supporting business development and framework growth opportunities.

Leading multidisciplinary project teams and developing junior engineers.

Delivering flood risk, resilience and wastewater network improvement studies.

Driving innovation through digital engineering and modelling technologies.

What you'll need to succeed

Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline.
Extensive experience in wastewater hydraulic modelling within a consultancy environment.
Strong knowledge of wastewater network analysis, flooding and capacity assessments.
Experience using industry-standard software such as:

Info Works ICMInfo Drainage Arc GIS/GIS platforms

Other hydraulic modelling packages
Proven ability to manage projects and client relationships.

Chartered Engineer status (ICE, CIWEM or equivalent) or working towards chartership.
For Associate Director level, previous experience leading teams, managing client accounts and supporting business growth would be highly desirable.

What you'll get in return

Highly competitive salary and benefits package.
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements from the Belfast office.
Annual bonus scheme.
Private healthcare.
Enhanced pension contribution.
Generous annual leave allowance.
Professional membership support.
Clear progression pathway into senior leadership.
Opportunity to work on nationally significant water infrastructure projects.
What you need to do now
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