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An opportunity is available for a Principal/Associate Wastewater Hydraulic Modeller to join a well-established multidisciplinary water team delivering infrastructure and environmental solutions across the UK and internationally. The team works on a broad portfolio of projects including wastewater networks, drainage design, SuDS, and surface water management for water utilities, local authorities, transport authorities, and private developers. Responsibilities of Principal Wastewater Hydraulic Modeller: Lead hydraulic modelling studies including model build, maintenance, calibration, and verification. Support the delivery of storm overflow reduction, flood alleviation, and environmental improvement schemes. Develop wastewater catchment strategies and associated infrastructure solutions. Ensure technical quality, compliance with relevant standards, and high-quality project outputs. Work closely with project managers to deliver programmes of work effectively. Contribute to bid preparation, including technical inputs and cost estimates. Mentor and support junior staff while encouraging professional development. Participate in technical innovation and continuous improvement initiatives. Requirements for Principal Wastewater Hydraulic Modeller: Understanding of UK Water Industry and regulatory issues. Proven track record in coordinating and delivering technically excellent projects. Expertise using InfoWorks ICM and ICM Exchange. Expertise in hydraulic modelling, catchment planning and solution development. Ability to review work of others to provide quality assurance and drive continuous improvement in work delivered to the client. Excellent collaboration and communication skills. Expertise in MS 365 applications, and knowledge in areas such as PowerBI and SharePoint. Experience working with software such as FME, Optimatics, Ruby (or similar) would be advantageous. Relevant degree or vocational qualification. Chartered with a relevant professional institution (i.e. ICE or CIWEM) would be advantageous.

Our client, a well-established engineering and design consultancy, is looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Reading, Swindon, and Bristol. Responsibilities of Quantity Surveyor: Operate as part of the client s team, coordinating closely with senior stakeholders, project managers, contractors, and internal departments to build and sustain effective working relationships. Oversee project expenditure to ensure delivery within approved budgets. Review, verify, and manage contractor and supplier valuations, costs, and payments. Prepare and issue consistent financial updates to provide clients with clear visibility and confidence in project performance. Communicate financial status, forecasts, and risk assessments. Lead or assist with procurement activities, including the assessment, selection, and appointment of contractors. Administer a range of contract forms, ensuring adherence to contractual obligations. Assess and manage change events, reviewing entitlement and quotations, and securing prompt agreement. Partner with the Project Manager to maintain detailed and accurate project documentation. Proactively identify and evaluate commercial risks, implementing mitigation strategies where necessary. Contribute to value engineering initiatives to enhance overall project efficiency and outcomes. Experience Required for Quantity Surveyor: Degree qualified (BSc) in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline Experienced in both pre-contract and post-contract quantity surveying responsibilities Familiar with NEC4, FIDIC, or IChemE forms of contract Knowledgeable in standard measurement methodologies such as CESMM4 and MMHW Experience delivering civil infrastructure projects (highways, water, or rail experience advantageous) Progressing toward membership with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or a comparable professional body