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, although there is also 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 (Environmental, Social and Governance) 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 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; and


• Display a safety-first attitude in line with an interdependent health and safety culture, promoting positive health and safety, raising safety issues through the appropriate channels and adhering to WSP’s health and safety policy and procedures.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

• 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 including 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

• Previous, demonstrable 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


• Competency in a programming language (e.g. Python, R, C)


• Competency with hydrologic and hydraulic modelling software (e.g., HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, PC SWMM)


• Competency with 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, supporting an inclusive culture.


• Health & Wellbeing
  We are committed to supporting our people through our Thrive programme, including access to a Virtual GP, workplace adjustments, Gymflex discounts, and menopause support.


• Flex your time
  WSP My Hour allows you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with flexible timing. We also offer part-time and flexible working, leave options, and the ability to use bank holidays as needed.


• Your development
  We invest in development and training, including mentoring and Chartership opportunities.


• #WeAreWSP
  We encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of background, and we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

EEO statement: Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level


• Employment type: Full-time


• Job function: Other


• Industries: Professional Services