Graduate Hydraulic Modeller / Engineer

This graduate role at HydroCo offers hands-on experience in hydraulic modelling for UK water distribution networks, combining office-based analysis (85%) with fieldwork (15%).

Start your career shaping the UK’s water networks

Kickstart your engineering career working on real-world challenges that directly impact how water is delivered across the UK. As a Graduate Hydraulic Modeller at HydroCo, you’ll help design, analyse, and improve clean water networks—supporting major utilities to reduce leakage, optimise performance, and plan future infrastructure.

This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience, develop highly sought-after technical skills, and progress quickly within a specialist consultancy environment.

About HydroCo

HydroCo Limited is a UK-based specialist consultancy focused on clean water network modelling. We work with major water companies to build, calibrate, and maintain hydraulic models that inform operational and investment decisions.

As a smaller, highly experienced team, we offer close mentorship, early responsibility, and the opportunity to work on meaningful projects from day one.

The Role

You’ll work as part of a project team supporting the development and application of hydraulic models for water distribution systems. Your time will be split between office-based analysis (approx. 85%) and fieldwork (approx. 15%), depending on project needs.

What you’ll be doing

In the office:

• Use models to investigate and solve real-world challenges, including:

  • Pressure management

  • Network performance issues

  • Developer enquiries

  • Pump optimisation and critical pipe analysis

• Build and develop hydraulic models of water networks using industry software

• Process and analyse field data to create accurate digital representations of systems

• Support model calibration and validation activities

• Produce clear, professional technical reports and visual outputs

In the field:

• Install and retrieve data logging equipment (e.g. pressure loggers)

• Visit sites including pumping stations and reservoirs

• Work as part of a small team to collect essential network data

Travel across the UK, with occasional overnight stays where required

What we’re looking for:

We’re looking for an enthusiastic individual (graduate level or equivalent) who is keen to build a career in the water industry and develop strong technical expertise.

Essential:

• Degree (BSc/BEng/MSc/MEng) in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Geography, Mathematics, Environmental Science, or a related discipline

• Strong numerical and analytical skills

• Clear written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to produce well-structured technical reports

• Willingness to work outdoors and travel for fieldwork

• Full UK driving licence (manual) (Or the ability to travel to site locations as required)

• Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role

Desirable (not essential):

• Understanding of hydraulics or water networks

• Experience with hydraulic modelling software (e.g. InfoWorks WS Pro, SynerGi, EPANET, InfoWater)

• Familiarity with GIS software (e.g. ArcGIS, MapInfo)

• Basic programming knowledge (e.g. SQL, Ruby)

• Previous experience in the water industry

Your development

We are committed to helping you build a successful long-term career.

• Structured training programme

• Hands-on project experience from day one

• Support towards professional chartership (e.g. ICE / CIWEM)

• Clear progression path with increasing responsibility

What it’s like to work here

We pride ourselves on maintaining a supportive, friendly working environment where people are encouraged to develop and contribute. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to get involved in company, community, and social activities.

Benefits

• £29,000 starting salary (with discretionary review after 3 months)

• Pension scheme (In line with auto enrolment requirements)

• 21 days basic annual leave + additional bank holidays (rising to 26 days basic holiday with length of service)

• Hybrid working available subject to business requirements

• Cycle to work scheme

• Free on-site parking

• Ongoing training and development support

• Strong opportunities for career progression

Note: Benefits may be subject to change