Urban Drainage Modelling Specialist

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Atkins

Réalis is a leading provider of Urban Drainage Modelling services to the UK water market. We are expanding our practice and are looking for a strong collaborator who can support teams and deliver remote projects across the UK.

The role will focus on business performance, resilience and technical reputation, contributing to the implementation of our business strategy.

• Assume Technical Lead role on projects to ensure Atkins
  
  Réalis delivers Smarter, Faster and More Reliable outcomes for its clients.
• Undertake Project Director role on projects where required.
• Undertake Programme / Framework Manager roles on strategic / multi-disciplinary projects.
• Actively encourage staff participation in internal best practice forums and external profile‑raising activities.
• Promote staff development through training, on‑the‑job experience and personal development.

• Actively encourage team integration.
• Ensure compliance with corporate standards and policies.
• Develop client relationships with key water and non‑water company clients to grow revenue and margin.
• Promote merging traditional engineering skills with innovative digital methods.
• Manage and provide technical support for bidding opportunities to win work and mitigate risks.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the water market sector, excellent technical skills and have a proven track record of business development, client management, project management and line management. You will play a key role in delivering clean water network infrastructure projects and support the leadership and development of our Urban Drainage Modelling capability.

Degree qualified, appropriate professional qualifications and broad experience in:

• Model Build and Verification – creating robust sewer network models suitable for analysis and solution development.
• Model Maintenance – updating models and improving them with a focus on specific study drivers.
• Hydraulic and Water Quality Analysis – intelligent assessment of catchment hydraulics and pollutant sources to identify needs and risks.
• Integrated Catchment Modelling – constructing models for assessing interactions between sewers (storm and foul), watercourses and overland flows.
• Catchment Planning – determining hydraulic, environmental and operational needs of catchments and developing horizon strategies to improve performance.
• Solution Development – developing outline designs and supporting detailed design processes.
• Technical Leadership – providing direction and advice to clients to help them make better asset investment decisions.

• Demonstrable track record of technical achievement and client satisfaction within the water industry.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Positive outlook and approachable manner.
• Capability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal staff and external clients.
• Ability to be flexible and multitask, prioritising when necessary.
• Full clean UK driving license.

Explore competitive salaries, employee rewards and a range of benefits tailored to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Opportunities for training and professional development, hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance work and personal life.

Atkins

Réalis is a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organisation, connecting people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We are committed to leading our clients across various end markets to engineer a better future.

Security clearance may be required. Offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance.

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.