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Senior Hydraulics Engineer

Progressive Recruitment
Manchester
money-bag £50/hour
Posted: 21 July 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 20 August 2026
Ref: 225397122

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.

Please click here to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement.

To find out more about Progressive please visit (url removed)

Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC(phone number removed) England and Wales

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