Are you self-motivated and enthusiastic – looking to start your career in hydrology and water resources planning within a vibrant team who really strive to make a difference?
Are you great at solving problems and interpreting data?
Do you want to do the best work of your life - playing your part in caring for the environment and communities we serve?
If you answered yes to all those questions, then read on.
Our people make Severn Trent a truly exciting and inclusive place to work – a place where you can be yourself and let your skills shine.
This is an exciting time as we are expanding our Water Resources Planning team. We are looking for talented, bright and dynamic hydrologists, water resources specialists or data scientists to join our team; people who love a technical challenge and want to help drive our water resources strategy forward.
Ideally with a water resources management or programming and big data management background, we are looking for individuals who can demonstrate a sound understanding in these areas and are great at communicating complex analysis through visualisation.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Sitting within theWater Resources PlanningTeam, our Supply Team provides expert water resources modelling and analysis for both Severn Trent Water and Hafren Dyfrdwy and are the cornerstone in the development of the company Water Resources Management Plans and Drought Plans.
Our Supply Team plays a crucial role in drought management and provides expert advice across the company to projects and programmes of work which support the company goals.
You will work with our stakeholders to build core datasets which will be used in both our water resources management plans and business plans and undertake investigations so that we have the best evidence available from which we can make sound decisions.
If you join our team, you can expect to use and build your skills as you work across several different areas, including:
- Supporting the delivery of high quality, reliable and auditable outputs from our water resources and hydrological modelling tools (PyWR, Aquator, GR6J, Headroom and outage etc.) This modelling includes scenarios such as climate change, drought severity, restoring sustainable abstraction and associated changes to abstraction licences.
- Helping to shape the company’s long term water resources and supply strategy.
- Helping to assess the benefit of capital schemes to ensure they are consistent with our long term water resources strategy.
- Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders.
- Providing support and data to regional water resources planning groups.
- Applying data and process improvements to improve our water resource modelling and planning processes.
- Providing data to help build the Drought Plan and supporting the team with analysis during drought events.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE
We want to attract those with the right experience but we also value character, positivity and a caring attitude in equal weight.
With skill sets in mind, we need someone with a water resources management or programming and data management background.
You will ideally have an MSc in a relevant subject (e.g. Hydrology, Water Resources or Data Analytics) or have knowledge and experience in the following areas:
- Water resources planning and forecasting.
- Water resources modelling including use of modelling tools such as GR6J, PyWR, Aquator, Target Headroom and outage allowance.
- Working with large data sets and complex analytical tools.
- Communicating complex datasets and outputs through visualisations.
- Solving problems using data interpretation and analytics.
- An understanding of the water industry, the regulatory price review, the Water Resources Management Planning and Drought Planning processes.
We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We employ thousands of people from across our community who really care about what they do – safeguarding customers' water supplies and making the environment we live and work in a better place.
And when it comes to inclusion, we’re making sure we keep up the progress with our wonderful working groups – LGBTQ+, Women in Operations & STEM, Disability and Ethnicity; who help us do just that.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
It’s not just a job you’ll get here, you’ll get a career too. We have a range of benefits that reward and recognise great work and award-winning training to ensure you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the community in which we live. Here’s some of our favourites:
- 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/sell up to 5 additional days per year)
- Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 depending on company performance)
- Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
- Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
- Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
- Family friendly policies
- Two volunteering days per year
WHAT’S NEXT
We can’t wait to hear from you.
Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare.
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