Overview

WSP are seeking Senior and Principal Flood Risk Modellers to help deliver our national programme of work within the Sustainable Water Management Team. Focussing on the delivery of flood risk management projects, you will have the opportunity to be a major contributor or lead for external and internal clients. You will be responsible for driving the direction of projects, working with other disciplines within the water team, and overseeing and mentoring junior hydraulic modellers within our team.

Our national fluvial and pluvial modelling team delivers flood modelling to support a broad portfolio of work including FCERM studies, major infrastructure projects across energy, transport, government and water sectors, and strategic studies.

As a key member of the team you will have the opportunity to collaborate in the leadership of our national hydraulic modelling team and provide technical oversight of projects delivering flood risk management services for government, local authorities, private and major infrastructure clients, while supporting innovation in our sector.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for fluvial and pluvial modelling projects including experience using flood modelling software e.g. Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, HECRAS or ICM
• Coordinating and managing flood modelling studies within our teams
• Scoping and developing hydraulic modelling approaches
• Undertaking technical reviews of hydraulic models
• Preparation of technical reports and presentations for clients and stakeholders
• Mentoring and technical development of others in fluvial and pluvial modelling
• Support business development through identifying prospective opportunities and leading on the preparation of proposals
• Providing project, commercial and financial management for projects
• Undertaking client and stakeholder liaison

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…

• Proven track record in undertaking fluvial and pluvial hydraulic modelling
• Provide technical leadership in flood modelling in teams
• Experience of undertaking model reviews for statutory bodies
• Commercial experience, including project management and bid preparation
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams
• Relevant experience of delivering infrastructure projects or working with local authority/national government
• Drive and ability to build client relationships and develop suitable opportunities
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Chartership with a relevant professional body (or commitment to work towards within an agreed period)
• Desirable to have experience in: GIS; FCERM studies; Flood Risk Assessments; knowledge of UK flood risk policy (NPPF and TAN15); UK flood estimation methods

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

About Us

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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, with 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, celebrating integrity and treating people with respect. We support inclusion and belonging through employee resource groups.

Health & Wellbeing
We support your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service provides access to NHS or Irish Medical Council GPs, and we offer workplace adjustments, the Gymflex scheme, and menopause support.

Flex your time
WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with flexibility to adjust time earlier or later. 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 to achieve Chartership.

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