Hydrologist / Water Resource Engineer (Mining) – WSP in the UK & Ireland

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Overview

WSP has an opportunity for a Hydrologist or Water Resource Engineer to join our UK and Ireland Mine Water team on a full-time, permanent basis in our London office or Naas office (Ireland). The role will focus on working within the team on a range of projects predominantly within the mining business, with the potential to work with other local sectors including infrastructure, manufacturing and land development.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to water resources aspects of mining projects, including environmental assessments, permitting, engineering design, ESG considerations, and water stewardship in the industry.
• Conduct climate, hydrological, and hydraulic assessments; develop water management plans; perform water balance modelling; conduct climate change modelling; and design water management infrastructure.
• Conduct dam break analyses and consequence classification assessments.
• Prepare technical documents for senior review.
• Support non-mining projects in the UK and Ireland, including Flood Risk Assessments and SuDS design.
• Travel for project-based site work as needed.
• Assist in client relationship development and business development.
• Collaborate with colleagues and support senior staff to meet project goals.
• Support the development and maintenance of client relationships, either through project-based client interaction or through supporting business development efforts of senior staff.
• Work in a collaborative manner with colleagues from other disciplines within WSP as required.
• Work in a collaborative way, taking direction from and supporting more senior staff to achieve project goals and meet deadlines.
• Display a safety-first attitude in line with an interdependent health and safety culture, promoting positive health and safety practices and adhering to WSP’s health and safety policy and procedures.

Qualifications / what we will be looking for

• BSc degree (or equivalent) in Water Resource Engineering or Civil Engineering (with hydrology and hydraulics modules); or BSc in Geography or Environmental Sciences (with hydrology module). MSc in hydrology and/or hydraulic design would be advantageous.
• Strong technical and report writing skills
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written (in English)
• Ability to work in an open and collaborative manner as part of a team
• Good organisational ability and time management skills
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook)
• Flexibility, willingness and ability to travel both locally and internationally

Desirable Skills

• Experience conducting hydrologic and hydraulic assessments and/or design of water management infrastructure
• Past experience working on mining sector projects
• Experience in consulting or engineering
• Competency with GIS and CAD systems
• Programming in Python, R, or C
• Hydrologic and hydraulic modelling software (e.g., HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, PC SWMM)
• GoldSim Monte Carlo Simulation software
• Membership of a relevant professional organisation
• Additional language skills
• Ability to travel to and from sites across the UK
• Experience of international travel

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

What’s in it for you?

Work-life balance: At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.

Health & Wellbeing: We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to improve your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to a GP, plus menopause support and other wellbeing benefits are available through our benefits program.

Flex your time: WSP My Hour provides flexibility to take one hour each day for personal activities, with options to adjust the time as needed. We also offer part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development: We invest in your growth through training, mentoring, and opportunities for Chartership.

Job details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Professional Services

Apply today and join our team.