Yorkshire Water Graduate Scheme - Hydraulic Modeller

Company description: Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England. Job description: Yorkshire Water Graduate Scheme Hydraulic Modeller Salary & Benefits Starting salary: 32,000, rising to 37,000 by end of year 2 Extras: 2,000 signing bonus, annual bonus, 25 days holiday + bank holidays + wellness day Pension: Up to 12% company contribution Life assurance: 4x pensionable salary Permanant substantive role offer upon completion of programme subject to performance Flexible Benefits Package Includes health cash plan, critical illness and dental insurance, life assurance flex (with partner cover), retail discounts, online GP access, cycle-to-work scheme, gym membership savings, and more. Location:?West Yorkshire with requirement for flexible travel across Yorkshire & Humber. Work type: 37 hours per week between a working window of 8:00am-6:00pm Monday Friday Why Yorkshire Water? Yorkshire Water delivers essential water and wastewater services to over 5.4 million people. But were more than taps and toiletswe protect the environment, support communities, and help shape Yorkshires future. From tackling climate change to planning for droughts and floods, were solving some of the biggest challenges facing our region and we need talented graduates to help us do it. Your Graduate Programme Our two-year programme offers you five placements across your allocated business area, complemented by a choice of placements to suit your personal development needs in core functions such as Finance, Health & Safety, People, and Procurement, enabling you to have a balanced understanding of the business. Youll gain hands-on experience, technical and leadership training, and support from mentors, managers, graduate alumni, and our Early in Careers team to support you from the day you make the decision to join us. By the end of the scheme, youll be ready to step into a permanent role and make a lasting impact. Your Team The Environmental and Wastewater Strategy department focuses on developing skilled modellers who can build, assess, and maintain hydraulic, river flow, and water quality models. Through targeted training, team members learn to apply modelling standards, understand system functionality, and deliver high-quality outputs that meet regulatory requirements. A key part of the role involves working with complex datasetslearning how to source, validate, and manage data to ensure smooth integration into modelling processes. Team members also support technical delivery of modelling projects, including scenario testing and presenting results in clear, audience-friendly formats. These models play a crucial role in guiding operational, planning, and strategic decisions across the business. By producing accurate and timely urban drainage models, the department helps Yorkshire Water meet its environmental goals and regulatory targets. Your role: As a graduate Hydraulic Modeller, you will: Undertake structured training and development to build core competencies in hydraulic modelling, including model construction, assessment, and validation. Gain a thorough understanding of model applications and functionality, ensuring compliance with Yorkshire Waters modelling standards and technical specifications. Learn to identify, validate, and manage key data sources, supporting robust data governance and seamless data integration into modelling workflows. Support the delivery of hydraulic models across wastewater networks, river systems, and water quality assessments, contributing to a range of environmental and infrastructure projects. Assist in the technical execution of model usage and maintenance projects, developing practical skills in applying models to real-world scenarios. Learn the principles of model build, verification, maintenance, and scenario testing, and present outputs in a clear, audience-appropriate format to inform decision-making. Understand how modelling outputs inform strategic, operational, and planning decisions across the business, enhancing your ability to deliver actionable insights. Contribute to the production of wastewater, river flow, and water quality models, ensuring urban drainage models meet regulatory standards and are delivered on time and to the required quality. What youll need to be successful Degree in a relevant discipline (Maths, Geography, Environmental Sciences, Engineering) An interest in environmental issues and improving the environment for the future A desire to be able to learn and use Hydraulic calculations to understand hydraulic problems A basic knowledge of GIS Software Strong data manipulation and analytical skills, with an eye for detail. Self-motivated, enthusiastic team player with excellent organisational skills Owns and has a positive attitude to solving problems Able to communicate effectively through written communications, presentations and in meetings Develops and maintains effective internal and external relationships UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle Desirable An interest in urban drainage modelling A base level understanding/module completed in hydraulic modelling Key Dates Closing date: 9th November 2025 Assessment Centres: between 17th November 2025 to 5th December 2025 Start date: 14th September 2026 Were proud to serve Yorkshire and are committed to building a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects our communities. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Successful candidates will undergo pre-employment checks, including a Basic Disclosure via a third-party provider. Some roles may also require Counter Terrorist or Security Check clearance. Kelda Group reserve the right to close applications early, so we recommend applying as soon as possible. TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-10-12