Principal Hydraulic Modeller - Flood Risk

What if you could shape a career as unique as you?

At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

Our Sustainable Water Management Team is growing, and we are looking for Hydraulic / Flood Risk Modellers who want to make a real impact. You will play a key role in delivering our national programme of flood risk work, supporting major infrastructure, FCERM studies and strategic projects across government, water, transport and energy sectors.

This is your opportunity to take on a technical role that will influence the direction of projects, collaborate with a range of disciplines and help guide the development of our national hydraulic modelling capability.

Why join WSP..
Lead meaningful flood risk work
You will help deliver fluvial and pluvial modelling that informs decisions on communities, infrastructure and climate resilience.

Develop and shape our national modelling capability
You will have the opportunity to influence approaches, innovate and provide technical direction for a highly skilled team.

A broad and varied portfolio
You will work across FCERM studies, major infrastructure schemes and strategic projects for government, local authorities and private clients.

A little more about your role…

• Provide technical leadership for fluvial and pluvial modelling using software such as Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, HEC-RAS or Infoworks ICM.
• Coordinate and manage flood modelling studies and develop appropriate modelling approaches
• Review hydraulic models and ensure technical quality
• Prepare clear technical reports, presentations and project deliverables
• Lead or support proposal writing, opportunity identification and business development
• Liaise with clients, regulators and other stakeholders to support successful project outcomes
   

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• A strong track record in fluvial and pluvial hydraulic modelling
• Experience providing technical leadership and reviewing models for statutory bodies
• Commercial awareness including project management and bid support
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• Experience in infrastructure, local authority or national government projects
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build trusted client relationships
• Chartered status with a relevant professional body, or close to achievement
• Useful additional experience could include GIS, FCERM studies, Flood Risk Assessments, flood policy knowledge and UK flood estimation methods
   

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team

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.

With us, you can. Apply today.

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