Senior / Principal Engineer (Coastal, River & Urban Water Quality Modelling)

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Job Description Overview: The Senior / Principal Engineer will act as a technical specialist and delivery lead in coastal, river, sewer and water quality modelling, supporting complex water industry and regulatory projects. The role focuses on deep technical leadership, high‑value project delivery, and expert advisory support to clients and regulators, without formal director‑level line management accountability. This role is suited to a recognised subject‑matter expert who leads through technical excellence, mentoring, and project‑level authority. Note: We welcome applications from candidates who may not meet every requirement but demonstrate partial suitability and the potential to grow into the role. Your role: Provide senior technical leadership on projects involving Lead water quality (WQ) modelling, including Act as Technical Manager / Technical Lead for complex modelling studies, ensuring - Sewer networks, rivers, estuaries and coastal waters. - Flood risk and flood alleviation studies. - Water quality, bathing water and environmental compliance. - MIKE suite (e.g. MIKE 21) for coastal and estuarine modelling. - Integrated river, sewer and receiving water modelling. - Approp...