Hydraulic Modelling Graduate Programme

Hydraulic Modelling Graduate Programme

Come join NI Water and let us help map your future in hydraulic modelling.

The Graduate Programme, Hydraulic Modelling, is an exciting opportunity for a candidate with a passion for critical thinking, data analysis and solution development to embark on their career within the water industry, working on an extensive portfolio of innovative projects.

You will be part of an award-winning team responsible for the building and maintenance of computer models providing valuable insight into our network issues and investment needs as well as enabling the development of sustainable infrastructure solutions.

From enhancing our beautiful rivers and coastlines to reducing the risk of flooding to homes - our hydraulic modelling team is at the forefront of innovation.

This is an incredible opportunity to develop your skills and expertise in a fast paced environment. You will gain real world experience in modelling software, GIS and data analytics providing world class insight across the entire organisation and to its stakeholders, supply chain and customers. You will undertake hydraulic analysis and interpret results, provide technical input for engineering and planning teams as well as reporting and communicating to a range of stakeholders.

The opportunities to grow as an individual are vast and you will be mentored by outstanding leaders within the modelling team and the wider Engineering and Sustainability Directorate.

You will also benefit from subsidised driving lessons to help you get into the driving seat of your career!

Upon completion of the Graduate Programme, you will have the opportunity to progress to more junior management or senior technical roles within our Asset Management team.

Please refer to the Candidate Brief below for further details of role responsibilities.

Applicants MUST be able to demonstrate in their application and where necessary at interview:

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

1. Candidates will be required to undertake competency-based tests within a computer based assessment. These tests will assess candidates' essential skills, literacy, numeracy and other key aptitudes for the role. In order to progress to the next stage of the selection process, candidates must achieve a satisfactory score in all key areas. All candidates must provide a personal email address on their application form which will be required to undertake the computer-based assessment skills tests.

2. Have attained a minimum 2:2 Honours Degree or equivalent qualification in a Geography, Environmental, Engineering or Information Systems discipline by 1st August 2026.

3. Within a course of study or otherwise, provide evidence of practical experience in data analytics tools, including at least one of the following: Microsoft PowerBI or GIS.

4. Within a course of study or otherwise, provide evidence of experience of utilising a variety of media including, analytics, reports and presentations.

5. Have the right to live and work in the UK. Please note NI Water is unable to provide sponsorship for visa applicants, as such applicants must hold the right to work in the UK to be eligible for this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK before an offer of employment is made.

6. Access to a form of transport which will enable them to meet the requirements of the post in full, including attendance at training.

What is on Offer

Salary

Starting salary for the role is £28,645 (pay award pending) OR applicable National Minimum Wage or National Living Wage.

As part of our award-winning academy, you will also benefit from excellent grade and salary progression throughout your programme subject to satisfactory performance, and completion of all relevant training and qualifications.

Location

Westland House, 40 Old Westland Road, Belfast, BT14 6TE (1 position)

What we Offer

• Generous annual leave and public/privilege holidays
• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Hybrid Working (applicable to some of our roles after three months following onboarding and training)
• Occupational sick pay
• Employee assistance programmes
• Cycle to work scheme
• One of the largest corporate volunteering schemes in NI
• Award winning health and wellbeing programme which focuses on supporting four key area of employee health; Physical, Mental, Social and Financial

How to Apply

To submit your application, please click the APPLY icon.

For additional information about the role please download a Candidate Brief below

Closing date for submission of Applications: Monday 16th February 2026 at 10am