Network Modeller

Are you a Network Modeller with a few years' experience, seeking the next step in your career, where you will be a key member of the team that is encouraged to have a voice, be free-thinking and empowered to use models to solve flooding and pollution problems? If so, we have a great opportunity for you as a Network Modeller!

We are expanding our network modelling capability, with the start of a new Asset Management Programme (AMP), and are looking for you to make a positive impact to proactively improve the environment and protect human health.

What you'll do

Our specialist team of modellers are responsible for the delivery of wastewater network projects across the Wessex Water region with a particular focus on new development, reducing overflow operation and preventing flooding.

Other responsibilities include:

• building and verifying integrated catchment models using INFOWORKS ICM
• using river quality modelling and survey results to assess the impact of discharges from combined sewer overflows (CSOs)
• developing outline solutions to resolve hydraulic problems, using both sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) and more traditional ‘hard engineering' approaches
• assessing the impact of significant house building on the existing sewer system and overflows
• report writing, project presentation and project management
• analysing and presenting data using Excel and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• project management of consultant led studies and joint partnership projects
• assisting with the upkeep of a substantial digital model library.

What you'll need

• A relevant degree.
• Have excellent IT and communication skills.
• Have experience with Microsoft Office suite of programs.
• Be comfortable working on your own or as part of a team.
• Be comfortable managing your time to ensure deadlines are met.
• Experience in wastewater modelling with INFOWORKS ICM.

What you'll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary, subject to conditions.
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• An interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
• YTL Arena – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
• plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.