Information Commissioner's Office

Principal Modeller

Information Commissioner's Office
Posted 10/21/2026full-timePeterborough • United KingdomLead💰 £55,000 - £65,000 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in hydraulic modelling, including model build, calibration, and data analysis, while effectively leading complex projects and mentoring technical teams. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential for integrating modelling insights into strategic decision-making.

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Hydraulic Modelling ExpertiseTechnical LeadershipData Analysis and AutomationStakeholder ManagementMentoring and Coaching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Report to the Modelling Manager
  • Lead deep-dive investigations into flow, hydraulic, water quality, and asset health issues
  • Uncover root causes and drive innovative solutions
  • Lead hydraulic model upgrades to enhance confidence in insights
  • Develop conceptual schemes supporting strategic investment
  • Manage and deliver a portfolio of complex modelling projects
  • Lead modelling work, interpret results, develop solutions, and uphold technical standards
  • Mentor and coach colleagues, support wellbeing, and improve team capability and resilience
  • Build relationships across the business and integrate modelling insight into decision-making
  • Champion best practices in data use, model management, and technical documentation
  • Shape modelling standards, challenge current ways of working, and drive innovation in processes and tools
  • Potentially grow into leading a small team of expert modellers

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Proven technical leadership in delivering complex, system-based hydraulic modelling projects across the asset lifecycle
  • Expert in model build, calibration, verification, and interpreting uncertainty in data
  • Skilled in scripting, data analysis, and automation to improve modelling efficiency
  • Strong understanding of hydraulic principles, asset performance, and modelling software
  • Experienced in mentoring, coaching, and developing technical teams
  • Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
  • Adept at managing competing priorities in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment
  • Degree qualified (or equivalent experience), with chartered status or working towards it
  • Knowledge of industry frameworks, policies, and UKWIR guidance
  • Analytical, innovative, and solutions-focused, with a strong attention to detail

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Personal private health care
  • 26 days annual leave – rising with length of service
  • Flexible working
  • Competitive pension scheme – Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 7%
  • Bonus scheme
  • Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle
  • Ongoing technical training
  • CPD
  • Opportunities to shape best practice across the business

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Hard Skills
Model BuildCalibrationVerificationData AnalysisScriptingAutomationHydraulic PrinciplesModelling SoftwareInterpreting UncertaintyTechnical Standards
Soft Skills
Confident CommunicatorExcellent Influencing SkillsAttention to DetailInnovative Problem-SolvingTeam Capability Improvement
Certifications & Qualifications
Degree QualifiedChartered Status or Working Towards It
Industry Keywords
Asset LifecycleUKWIR GuidanceIndustry FrameworksPoliciesModelling Standards