Details:
- Salary: £50 - Hour
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Manchester Greater Manchester
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Senior Hydraulics Engineer - Contract Opportunity (Manchester Hybrid)
We are supporting a leading engineering consultancy in the water sector who are looking to engage an experienced Senior Hydraulics Engineer on an initial 4.5-month contract.
Working within a specialist water team, you will provide technical expertise across water and wastewater infrastructure projects, supporting hydraulic design, modelling, analysis and optimisation activities from concept through to delivery.
Key Experience Required:
* Strong background within the UK water and wastewater sector
* Hydraulic modelling and network flow analysis experience
* Surge analysis / water hammer studies
* HADES experience
* Thermofluids knowledge
* Understanding of UK water industry standards and regulations
* Ability to produce technical calculations, reports and engineering deliverables
* Experience working within multidisciplinary project teams
* Previous consultancy experience desirable
The Role
* Deliver hydraulic modelling and analysis activities
* Support the design and optimisation of water and wastewater infrastructure projects
* Produce technical reports, specifications and calculations
* Work closely with Civil and MEICA teams
* Support construction and commissioning activities
* Engage with clients and stakeholders to deliver effective engineering solutions
Contract Details
* Location: Manchester (Hybrid)
* Duration: Initial 4.5 months
* Start: August 2026
* Hours: 47.5 hours per week
* IR35: To be determined
If you have experience in hydraulic modelling, surge analysis and water sector projects, please get in touch with an updated CV and your required hourly rate.
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