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Principal Hydraulic Modeller (Flood Risk)
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Principal Hydraulic Modeller (Flood Risk)
Hydraulic / Flood Risk Modeller
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 collaborate 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
Project Impact & Growth
- Lead meaningful flood risk work: Help deliver fluvial and pluvial modelling that informs decisions on communities, infrastructure, and climate resilience.
- Develop and shape our national modelling capability: Innovate, provide technical direction, and influence approaches within a highly skilled team.
- Broad and varied portfolio: Work across FCERM studies, major infrastructure schemes, and strategic projects for government, local authorities, and private clients.
Your Role – Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
- 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, developing appropriate modelling approaches.
- Review hydraulic models to ensure technical quality and compliance.
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Reporting & Engagement
- Prepare clear technical reports, presentations, and project deliverables.
- Lead or support proposal writing, opportunity identification, and business development.
- Liaise with clients, regulators, and stakeholders to support successful project outcomes.
What We’re Looking For
Essential Skills & Experience
- 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.
- Chartered status with a relevant professional body (or near-completion).
Additional Strengths
- Experienced in GIS, FCERM studies, Flood Risk Assessments, and flood policy knowledge.
- Familiarity with UK flood estimation methods.
"Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply – we can discuss alternative opportunities!"
About WSP
We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms, committed to positive, lasting impacts on communities. With over 11,000 professionals in the UK and Ireland, we balance local relevance with global innovation.
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Your Benefits
Flexibility & Work-Life Balance
- Hybrid working: Work from home 2 days a week, with office collaboration in modern spaces.
- "WSP My Hour": Uninterrupted personal time 1 hour/day, flexible to your schedule.
- Part-time, flexible, and enhanced leave options.
Support & Wellbeing
- Thrive Programme: Tools for health and career growth.
- Virtual GP service: Access to medical advice on-demand.
- Workplace adjustments available as needed.
- Gymflex scheme: Up to 40% off gym memberships.
- Menopause support package.
Development & Inclusion
- Supportive environment for mentoring, training, and Chartership.
- Employment for all: Applications encouraged from candidates of diverse backgrounds.
- ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster inclusivity and belonging.
Equal Opportunities
WSP positively encourages applications from all eligible candidates, regardless of:
- Sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion, belief.
- Registered as a Disability Confident Employer: We will interview all disabled applicants meeting criteria – please let us know any adjustments needed.
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