Senior Modeller

Senior Modeller

We have an exciting opportunity for a number of Senior Modellers to join the expanding Strategy & Regulation team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers.

Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England.

Join us at a pivotal time in the water industry as we deliver our largest environmental programmes in AMP
8. As a Senior Urban Drainage Modeller, you’ll lead the development of high‑quality models that drive hydraulic and water quality assessments, shaping long‑term wastewater strategies. You’ll play a key role in delivering major regulatory outputs including the Storm Overflow Discharge Reduction Plan, WINEP, and DWMP while guiding technical innovation and collaborating with top‑tier partners. We’re looking for specialists in urban drainage, river hydraulics, or water quality modelling and are ready to support your continued development.

• Lead the technical development and maintenance of Yorkshire Water’s urban drainage/hydraulic models and associated procedures to capture industry best practice.
• Provide effective technical support to contract partners, acting as Yorkshire Water's “Expert Client.”
• Ensure all models are developed and maintained on required timescales to meet statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Lead on providing technical expertise and support to internal and external stakeholders on modelling, sewer network risks and opportunities.
• Provide expert technical coaching to other team members and colleagues.

• A degree in a relevant discipline with wide knowledge and experience in urban drainage modelling.
• Competent in specialist modelling software, e.g., Info Works ICM.
• Ability to train and coach others on technical modelling and software.
• Good and confident decision‑making skills for modelling queries, technical issues, and verification of outputs.
• Excellent communication skills to explain complex modelling processes to non‑technical stakeholders, internally and externally.
• Knowledge of wastewater asset types and understanding of how sewerage systems function.
• Positive attitude to problem‑solving and a self‑motivated, enthusiastic team player with excellent organisational skills.

• Competitive salary £49,600 – £62,000 (depending on experience)
• Annual incentive bonus (£1,000 maximum)
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
• Development opportunities aligned with the Senior Modeller progression plan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and an extra wellness day
• Life assurance cover of 4× pensionable salary
• Access to a comprehensive benefits package: health cash plan, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex, partner cover, retail savings scheme
• Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts, and more

Bradford – Hybrid working, approximately 2‑3 days in the office per week.

Permanent, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible. If you have an accessibility need, disability or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments required.

Closing date for this role is 1st November 2025. No agencies please.