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Principal Hydraulic Modeller (Flood Risk)
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Principal Hydraulic Modeller (Flood Risk)
Hydraulic / Flood Risk Modellers – Sustainable Water Management Team
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 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
- Help guide the development of WSP’s national hydraulic modelling capability
Why Join WSP?
Lead Meaningful Flood Risk Work
Help deliver fluvial and pluvial modelling that informs decisions on:
- Communities
- Infrastructure
- Climate resilience
Develop and Shape Our National Modelling Capability
- Influence approaches
- Innovate
- Provide technical direction for a highly skilled team
A Broad and Varied Portfolio
Work across:
- FCERM studies
- Major infrastructure schemes
- Strategic projects for government, local authorities, and private clients
The Role
You will be responsible for:
- Providing technical leadership for fluvial and pluvial modelling using software such as Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, HEC-RAS, or Infoworks ICM
- Coordinating and managing flood modelling studies and developing appropriate modelling approaches
- Reviewing hydraulic models and ensuring technical quality
- Preparing clear technical reports, presentations, and project deliverables
- Leading or supporting proposal writing, opportunity identification, and business development
- Liaising with clients, regulators, and other stakeholders to support successful project outcomes
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Requirements & Qualifications
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
- The ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
- Experience in infrastructure, local authority, or national government projects
- Strong communication skills and 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
- 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 our team.
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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 around the world.
With WSP, you can:
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About WSP
We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 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 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities while propelled by international brainpower.
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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. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week while collaborating in our modern offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & Belonging
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We encourage you to bring your whole and authentic self to work, fostering inclusion, respect, and a culture of belonging. Our employee resource groups promote a diverse and supportive environment.
Health & Wellbeing
We are committed to supporting your health and wellbeing through:
- A Virtual GP service for convenience and peace of mind
- Workplace adjustments for employees in need
- Gymflex scheme – up to 40% off annual gym memberships
- A comprehensive menopause support package
Flex Your Time
Enhance your work-life balance with:
- "WSP My Hour" – Take one hour daily for personal activities, with flexibility to make up time
- Part-time and flexible working arrangements
- Ability to purchase additional leave
- Customise bank holiday entitlement to suit your needs
Your Development
We invest in your growth through:
- Training and mentoring
- Change to pursue Chartership if eligible
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
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
As a Disability Confident leader, we will interviewer all disabled applicants who meet the genuine criteria. Please notify us during your application if you require workplace adjustments.
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