Principal Hydraulics Engineer

YTL Construction UK (Infrastructure) is embarking on its most ambitious capital delivery programme to date, and we're looking for a Principal Hydraulic Engineer with extensive wastewater sector experience to join our Civil Engineering team. 

Reporting directly to our Civils Team Lead, you will lead on projects throughout their full lifecycle from feasibility to detailed design. As Principal Hydraulics Engineer, you will be responsible for managing the programme and ensuring the high quality of outputs of the HADES modelling team. This involves liaison with both internal colleagues and external partner consultants. 

What you'll do 

You'll be a technical expert on the principles of hydraulic design and their application in wastewater treatment, using HADES modelling software. 

You'll be responsible for managing the HADES modelling outputs of the YTL Construction UK (Infrastructure) HADES team. This will cover quality assurance checks, accurate and cost-effective modelling to meet a challenging design programme. 

You'll review and approve technical reports, designs and drawings for hydraulic accuracy. 

You'll also:

• help define and troubleshoot, basis of design direction by proactively suggesting pragmatic engineering solutions through assessment of historic asset and flow data
• be an advanced user of Microsoft Excel for developing solution assessment tools and collating and analysing telemetry data
• contribute to the overall strategic technical direction of our HADES modelling team, which includes contributions to the strategic programs of water companies, including Drainage and Wastewater Management Plans and Price Reviews
• provide expert technical guidance and mentoring to support colleagues' development
• liaise with partner design consultants to review and assess the viability of their hydraulic solutions
• attend design review meetings to explain solutions and address any challenges or risks. 

What you'll need 

• Experience working in a hydraulic design engineering role where you have a track record of providing quality process outputs and supporting more junior team members. 
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, along with good verbal and written communication. 
• A master's degree in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline. 
• Chartered professional status of an appropriate institution. 
• Extensive wastewater design experience with a proven track record of managing a successful team. 

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 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.