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Flood Risk / Hydraulic Modeller - Sustainable Water Management
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Flood Risk / Hydraulic Modeller - Sustainable Water Management
Flood Risk Modeller – Sustainable Water Management Team
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Our Sustainable Water Management Team is seeking Flood Risk Modellers to help deliver our national programme of work. Focusing on the delivery of flood risk management projects, you will have the opportunity to be a major contributor or lead for our external and internal clients.
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
- Strategic flood risk management studies
About the Role
As a key member of the team, you will:
- Collaborate with our national hydraulic modelling team
- Deliver or support technical oversight of projects to provide flood risk management-related services for:
- Government
- Local authorities
- Private and major infrastructure clients
- Support the delivery of innovation in the sector
- Work on fluvial and pluvial modelling projects using flood modelling software such as:
- Flood Modeller
- TUFLOW
- HEC-RAS
- ICM
- Support flood modelling studies within the team
- Scope and develop hydraulic modelling approaches
- Lead or contribute to technical reviews of hydraulic models
- Prepare or assist with technical reports and client presentations, depending on experience
- Provide client and stakeholder liaison
- Identify prospective business opportunities and lead on proposal preparation
- Support or lead project, commercial, and financial management
- Contribute to business development by identifying opportunities
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What We Are Looking For
We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate ability, willingness to learn, or a commitment to developing skills in the following areas:
- Proven experience in fluvial and pluvial hydraulic modelling
- Technical leadership in flood modelling with working knowledge in multi-disciplinary teams
- Experience reviewing hydraulic models for statutory bodies
- Commercial experience including project management and bid preparation
- Ability to build client relationships and identify opportunities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Chartered status or a commitment to working towards membership of a relevant professional regulatory body
- Experience in any of the following would be a desirable benefit:
- GIS
- FCERM studies
- Flood Risk Assessments
- Familiarity with UK flood risk policy (NPPF and TAN15 constraints)
- Knowledge of UK flood estimation methods
- Note: If you do not meet all criteria, we will consider opportunities that align with your experience.
Why Join WSP?
Location & Flexibility
Our dedicated 11,000+ professionals across the UK and Ireland work to positively impact their local communities, backed by global expertise. We offer a modern hybrid working policy, including:
- The flexibility to work from home two days per week
- Pronounced office locations throughout the UK
Work-Life Balance
We value work as one aspect of life, encouraging you to make time for:
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- Your personal interests
- Family and community engagement
WSP’s "My Hour" initiative allows for an hour daily for personal time, with flexible rescheduling. We also offer:
- Part-time or flexible work arrangements
- Optional additional leave and customised bank holiday scheduling
Wellbeing & Support
We prioritise health and wellbeing with:
- Virtual GP access through an NHS/Irish GMC GP portal, providing convenient medical advice.
- Gymflex discounts (up to 40% off annual gym membership through the WSP flexible benefits program)
- Menopause support programs
- Workplace adjustments to ensure accessibility and comfort
** Career Development & Community**
- Entrenched culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion to support long-term career growth
- Supportive mentorship, Chartership guidance, skills training, and advancement opportunities.
Diversity & Inclusion
At WSP, we actively encourage applications from candidates regardless of:
- Sex
- Race
- Disability
- Age
- Sexual orientation
- Gender reassignment
- Religion or belief
- Marital status
- Pregnancy or parental status
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, WSP will interview internal and external disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria. If you need adjustments during the application process, let us know.
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