Graduate Network Modeller / Network Modeller

Are you a Network Modeller with a few years' experience, seeking the next step in your career? Or are you looking for an entrance into the profession 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 Graduate Network Modeller or a Network Modeller!

We are expanding our network modelling capability 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 in YTL Construction UK 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.

The post includes the following responsibilities:

• updating and verifying integrated catchment models using INFOWORKS ICM
• 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)
• assisting with the upkeep of a substantial digital model library.

What you'll need

For both the graduate and experienced Network Modeller roles, you'll have:

• a relevant degree
• excellent IT and communication skills
• experience with the Microsoft Office suite of programs
• confidence working on your own or as part of a team
• confidence managing your time to ensure deadlines are met.

All other relevant training required will be provided.

In addition to this, for the experienced Network Modeller role, you will have 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 sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trained mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by 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 Live – 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.