Hydraulic Modeller - Chester, United Kingdom - GHD

GHD

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Chester, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Join a global professional services leader. We are committed to solving the world's biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and urbanisation.

About The Position
If you are a Hydraulic Modeller looking for your next challenge we would love to hear from you.

We are currently seeking a high-calibre and motivated Hydraulic Modeller to join our expanding Water Engineering Business Group to deliver consultancy services and develop engineering solutions for our clients across industries such as Industrial and Water.

You will work closely with our highly skilled multi-disciplinary teams throughout the organisation and our clients to efficiently deliver projects and provide high value consultancy services.

You will be based in one of our UK offices.

The Hydraulic Modeller reports to a Team Leader and collaborates with all stakeholders cross disciplines including client liaison to achieve 'best for project' outcomes.

The right applicant will provide gravity hydraulic modelling for water and wastewater treament projects to allow site layout and civil design to progress.

Responsibilities:

Accountable for the completion of all designated work to programme and budget.
Collaborating as part of the Engineering / Project team to provide the best solution for the client.
Provides detailed technical support to the less experienced engineers and is responsible for checking hydraulic design documents and ensuring high quality outputs.
Interprets, organises, executes and coordinates gravity hydraulics assignments and the liaison with the wider design team.
Liaison with the wider design team and clients on the gravity hydraulic scope and calculations / conclusions.
You will have a good awareness of HSEQ, including duties under CDM and best professional practice
You will be committed to your own Professional and Personal Development.

Specific Experience, Skills & Knowledge

Proven experience in delivering full pipe and open channel hydraulic calculations and hydraulic profiles in the water industry with a good understanding of applicable industry methods and standards.
Experience of water and wastewater process units within hydraulic calculations to include but not be limited to inlet works, primary settlement, secondary and tertiary treatment, gravity desludge systems, flocculation / clarification processes, rapid gravity filters, clarifiers, contact tanks, gravity outfall.
The ability to plan, lead and coordinate hydraulic schemes and liaise with other disciplines and the wider project team.
Ensure hydraulic project technical & commercial outcomes and client expectations are met
Experience with using and checking the output from United Utilities Hades hydraulic modelling software advantageous

Qualifications / Skills

Chartered Engineer (or approaching) advantageous, at Corporate Member grade of relevant engineering institution (i.e. ICE).
The ability to be client facing, presenting and discussing hydraulic calculation and profile from methodology to final results
A proactive and collaborative attitude
Must have proven relevant experience including experience with clients within the the UK water industry
You will have excellent collaboration skills and the ability to build solid working relationships internally and with key stakeholders
Proven ability to build positive relationships across diverse teams and client groups
Project a professional image to clients and colleagues.
Able to work collaboratively to form strong working relationships with colleagues and clients.
Able to recognise own impact on others and adapt approach where appropriate.
Demonstrate integrity.

What's in it for you:

We are committed to the success of our people which is why we want to create the best employee experience that supports each member through all the stages of their career.

Here is what we offer:

A competitive salary
A comprehensive benefits package; pension, medical insurance, income protection, 25 days holiday with the option to buy an additional 4 weeks
Enhanced parental leave
Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle cycle to work, discounted gym membership, season ticket loan, discounts on retail & wellbeing classes
Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform
Wellbeing resources and tools, and demonstration of our commitment to wellbeing by signing up to the Mental Health at Work Commitment
Team led flexible working
Opportunities to grow your skills and shape your career towards technical expertise, developing the market or leading a business or team.
International, multicultural team of highly motivated individuals
An exciting referral program (bring people with you)

Why GHD?
Being the best we can be is in our culture.
We are a family of smart, innovative and creative problem solvers. In our