Hydro International, a CRH Company, is a leading global provider of advanced products, services and expertise to help municipal, industrial and construction customers to improve their water management processes, increase operational performance and reduce environmental impact. With over 40 years of experience and a reputation for engineering excellence, businesses, and public bodies all over the world rely on our products, services and integrated solutions to reduce flood risk, improve water treatment and protect the environment from water pollution. We have a network of over 80 distribution partners and serve customers in more than 40 countries. As part of CRH Infrastructure Products, we are leading the water management industry with innovative, sustainable solutions and a safety-first mindset.
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Job Title: Principal Water Resources Modeller
Reporting to: Head of Water Resources
Type of Employment : Full Time, Permanent, Remote position
Hydro International - Data Insights & Analysis Ltd (formerly Hydro-Logic Services), a CRH Company, is a leading UK provider of advanced data services and expertise. We help municipal, industrial, and construction customers improve their water management processes, increase operational performance, and reduce environmental impact.
Responsible for:
Responsibility as the lead water resources modelling and software authority for Hydro International Data, Insight & Analysis, to direct and review water resources and modelling technical delivery across a programme of projects and activities in the Water Resources Business. Escalation of issues and strategic decisions to Head of Water Resources, as required.
Managing the software business within our consultancy services team, ensuring it continues to meet the needs of the water industry for the future and new innovations are pursued. Responsibility to maintain industry awareness and support team capacity building around supply forecasting and deployable output approaches inputting to Statutory water resources submissions.
Physical Requirements: Driving Licence Required
Passport Required
Competence & Qualifications:
A proven track record of working as a leading or principal water resources modeller in a consultancy practice on a range of large-scale / complex modelling and software projects:
- Degree in relevant subject (e.g., Environmental Science, Geography, Engineering, Statistics), and with an MSc (or equivalent) degree relevant to hydrology or water resources management
- Industry-leading abilities in water resources modelling (an awareness and understanding of the Aquator software package would be advantageous, but not essential-training can be provided).
- Experienced in leading the technical delivery of large-scale water resources modelling and consultancy projects, including managing multiple team members involved in modelling activities.
- Highly skilled in the use of VBA (experience in Aquator is a bonus), including reviewing and diagnosing existing code.
- Proficient in the use of Python language, with proven experience in code writing and diagnostics of existing code
- Experienced in managing water resources modelling software maintenance, development and sales business activities
- Proven ability to effectively engage, and where required work autonomously with clients, and stakeholders / regulators as part of project delivery
- Strong knowledge of the UK WRMP and Drought Plan processes and regulatory environment
- Fee writing and work winning experience
- Excellent report and proposal writing ability
Experience
- Masters level graduate
- At least 5 years industry experience delivering on complex water resources modelling projects and software delivery.
- Proven expertise in water resources, hydrological modelling and/or decision making support tools, with advanced Aquator™ skills
- Proven ability leading techncial delivery of water resources modelling and software in a consultancy practice environment
- Strong knowledge of UK water resources practices
- Experience applying model optimisation techniques such as Aquator GA (Genetic Algorithms) and integrating Aquator with other software packages like Pywr, GoldSim, WEAP, or WATHNET.
- Strong awareness of, and practical experience applying stochastic, climate and risk-based modelling techniques
- Experienced in reviewing models / modelling outputs (including quality assurance techniques with water resources models), and in troubleshooting software or of model issues
Bonus:
- Excellent knowledge of and experience with the Aquator portfolio of modelling packages (e.g., Aquator 4.3, Aquator XV) and associated add-ons (e.g., Aquator XM, Server) for stochastic, climate, or options scenario assessments
Key Duties:
What Hydro International Offers You
- A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
- Highly competitive salary package
- Comprehensive secondary benefits
- Significant contribution to your pension plan
- Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization
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