We’re making a difference: Together, we can ensure that there is enough water for everyone, now and in the future.
Portsmouth Water are seeking an experienced Senior Clean Water Hydraulic Modeller to set the technical direction for our modelling capability, aligned with national standards and evolving best practice. This pivotal role will influence how data, insight and innovation are used to understand and optimise our potable water network. You will provide strategic and technical leadership, develop our modelling capability for the future, and play a key role in strengthening the wider Asset Intelligence function—ensuring Portsmouth Water remains at the forefront of network insight.
Key Responsibilities
- Technically and strategically drive the Hydraulic Modelling function including internal and external service provision for Portsmouth Water.
- Maintenance of quality calibration through live modelling and model maintenance.
- Provide comprehensive direction on hydraulic modelling to the business and serve as potable hydraulic systems SME.
- Grow hydraulic modelling capabilities in line with industry needs and emerging technology.
- Aim to be leading the industry in terms of Network Intelligence and Insights.
- Assist the growth and development of the Asset Intelligence department.
- Guide modelling tasks, overseeing junior modellers to ensure quality assurance.
- Training and support of junior modelling staff in modelling tools and best practices.
Essential Qualifications and Competencies
- Experience with InfoWorks Pro including functionality, such as User Programable Controls, Open Data Import/Export Centre including scripts, SQL, and live data configuration.
- Experience processing and analysing telemetry of SCADA data (flow, pressure, level etc.) and performing demand analytics and studies.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills, to produce oral presentations, elevate issues, and write reports for colleagues, non‑technical staff and consultants.
- Recent clean water network model building experience, updating from CAD/GIS and model calibration.
- Ability to drive delivery of ancillary technical projects, and hydraulic modelling programmes and interacting with Hydraulic Modelling consultants.
- Provision of technical direction in hydraulic modelling.
- Enthusiasm for building a modelling team, playing a proactive part in shaping the growth and development of the direct team, Asset Intelligence and Asset Directorate.
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience with Water Regulatory requirement and impacts on water utilities.
- Familiarity with the relevant British Standards and clean water network modelling specifications of UK water companies.
Benefits
- Holidays: 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Pension scheme: generous pension scheme, contributing up to 15% of basic salary.
- Performance bonus: non‑contractual bonus up to 6% of basic salary, linked to company performance.
- Family: enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave and pay.
- Social events: all expenses covered summer and winter social events.
- Life assurance: life assurance scheme providing 4× salary lump sum benefit.
- Wellbeing support: confidential mental health and wellbeing advice 24/7 through Employee Assistance Programme; physical health support via Virtual GP service (8am–10pm, 7 days a week).
- Private Medical Insurance: provided by Bupa.
- Perks: discounts at thousands of retailers; Electric Vehicle Scheme (after 1 year); Cycle to Work Scheme; Health Cash Plan.
We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and we actively encourage applications from all sections of society. The Company has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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