Hydraulic Engineer – Water Sector

Overview

In this Hydraulic Engineer role, you’ll contribute to the delivery of hydraulic studies and modelling for major water sector projects across the UK, working with a multidisciplinary team to develop practical, innovative solutions. You will support all project lifecycle stages, from technical assessments to reporting, helping to deliver resilient, sustainable water infrastructure at scale. You’ll join a national team with opportunities to learn from specialists and influence project delivery across Scotland and beyond. This role offers hybrid working and the chance to shape how water infrastructure supports communities and the environment.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid / Flexible working
• Competitive salary
• Bonus schemes
• Enhanced pension plan
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance included

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of hydraulic studies, calculations and technical assessments
• Develop and analyse hydraulic models using specialist software such as HADES, VARISM, Flow-3D or equivalent
• Assist with steady state and transient analysis, pumping system assessments and hydraulic investigations
• Prepare technical reports, drawings and engineering documentation
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients and project stakeholders
• Support site investigations, design reviews and project delivery activities
• Develop technical capability through mentoring, training and hands-on project experience

Key requirements

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering or a related discipline
• An interest in developing a career within hydraulic engineering and the UK water sector
• Understanding of fluid mechanics and hydraulic principles
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
• Good communication skills and a willingness to learn and develop

• Collaborative mindset
• Strong communication
• Problem-solving orientation
• Hydraulic modelling software such as HADES, VARISM, Flow-3D or equivalent
• Understanding of hydraulic principles and fluid mechanics
• Experience supporting hydraulic studies or engineering analyses

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