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 a team that encourages your voice, values independent thinking, and empowers you 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 by proactively improving the environment and protecting human health.

What you'll do

Our specialist team of modellers is responsible for delivering wastewater network projects across the Wessex Water region, focusing 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 sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) and 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.
• Analyzing and presenting data using Excel and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
• Managing consultant-led studies and joint partnership projects.
• Assisting with maintaining a substantial digital model library.

What you'll need

• A relevant degree.
• Excellent IT and communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite of programs.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Good time management skills to meet deadlines.
• 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 days annually.
• 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 over 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 redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into a sustainable community.
• YTL Construction UK - a top 20 UK contractor providing services across infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy, and environmental sectors.
• YTL Arena - developing and operating an entertainment complex with a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing, and exhibition space.
• Other retail, environmental, and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, offering opportunities for career development within a diverse group.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please inform our Recruitment team.