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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 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?
Your Impact
- Lead meaningful flood risk work, helping communities, infrastructure, and climate resilience through fluvial and pluvial modelling.
- Develop and shape our national hydraulic modelling capability, innovating and providing technical direction for a skilled team.
- Have a broad and varied portfolio, working across FCERM studies, major infrastructure schemes, and strategic projects for government, local authorities, and private clients.
Your Role
Key Responsibilities
- 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 and reviewing models for 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 ensure successful project outcomes.
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What We Will Be Looking For
Essential Criteria
- 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.
Desirable Additional Experience
- GIS, FCERM studies, Flood Risk Assessments, flood policy knowledge.
- Knowledge of UK flood estimation methods.
Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply anyway—we can see how your experience aligns with this role or other opportunities within the team.
Why Choose WSP?
Work-Life Balance & Flexibility
- Hybrid working policy: Two work-from-home days per week, plus opportunities for collaboration in modern UK offices.
- "WSP My Hour": Take one flexible personal hour daily to recharge.
- Part-time and flexible working arrangements available.
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Inclusivity & Wellbeing
- Inclusivity & Belonging: Valued as your authentic self, with our employee resource groups fostering diversity.
- Health Support: Thrive programme, Virtual GP access via the NHS or IMC, and reasonable workplace adjustments.
- Gymflex scheme: Up to 40% off annual gym memberships. Comprehensive menopause support available.
Development & Growth
- Supportive environment for training, mentoring, and Chartership.
- Access to rish Working Holiday Visa and a range of support packages.
Global Impact
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About WSP
One of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms, WSP is committed to innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we integrate local expertise with global brainpower to create lasting community value.
Diversity & Inclusion
At WSP, we positively encourage applications from all backgrounds. As a Disability Confident employer, we interview all disabled applicants meeting the essential criteria.
Let us know if you require any workplace adjustments during the application process.
Will you help shape the future? Apply today.
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