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Principal Hydraulic Modeller (Flood Risk)
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Principal Hydraulic Modeller (Flood Risk)
Hydraulic / Flood Risk Modeller
About the Role
What if you could shape a career as unique as you?
At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and build a meaningful career. Leverage our global reach to explore new challenges, collaborate with diverse, talented teams, and expand your professional horizons.
Our Sustainable Water Management Team is expanding, 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 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 leadership role that influences project direction, collaborates across disciplines, and helps shape our national hydraulic modelling capability.
Why Join WSP?
Lead Meaningful Flood Risk Work
- Deliver fluvial and pluvial modelling to inform decisions on communities, infrastructure, and climate resilience.
Develop and Shape National Modelling Capability
- Influence technical approaches, innovate, and provide direction for a skilled team.
A Broad and Varied Portfolio
- Work across:
- FCERM studies
- Major infrastructure schemes
- Strategic projects for government, local authorities, and private clients.
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- Provide technical leadership in 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.
- 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
A strong track record in:
- Fluvial and pluvial hydraulic modelling
- Providing technical leadership and model reviews for statutory bodies
- Commercial awareness, including project management and bid support
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Infrastructure, local authority, or national government experience
- Strong communication skills to build trusted client relationships
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Chartership with a relevant professional body, or close to achievement
- Useful additional experience may include:
- GIS
- FCERM studies
- Flood Risk Assessments
- Flood policy knowledge
- UK flood estimation methods
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About WSP
We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms, driven by innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are locally committed and globally inspired.
Represents the full spectrum of society and fosters belonging. We celebrate: ✅ Inclusivity – Respect and support for all ✅ World-class benefits – Health, wellbeing, career growth
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Work-Life Balance
- Hybrid flexibility: Work from home 2 days per week while collaborating in modern offices.
- WSP My Hour: Additional flexibility with 1 hour daily personal time, cultivable anytime.
Inclusivity & Belonging
- Support employees of all backgrounds, encouraging authenticity and representation.
Health & Wellbeing
- Thrive Programme for coping with stress and positivity
- Virtual GP access – On-demand medical advice
- WSP GymFlex (Up to 40% off gym memberships)
- Comprehensive menopause support program
Professional Growth
- Training, mentoring, and support to advance your Chartership goals
- Part-time, flexible working, purchaseable leave, and customised bank holiday use
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