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Wastewater Network Modeller
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Wastewater Network Modeller
Wastewater Network Modeller (Assistant to Principal) – Core Water Team
About the Role
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.
We are seeking Wastewater Network Modellers (Assistant to Principal) to join our established water team, delivering projects for some of the UK’s largest regulated water companies. Our water team collaborates with a wide range of WSP business units, offering exciting opportunities to engage in diverse projects while serving our core client base.
These roles will help you grow by leveraging your technical expertise, ensuring both technical excellence and efficient service delivery.
Key Activities
You will:
- Provide technical support for hydraulic modelling studies (industry standard software: InfoWorks ICM/CS, TUFLOW, Causeway flow, FRM, and others).
- Work alongside project teams to develop, analyse, and enhance existing models to assess asset performance.
- Conduct engineering visits to support field investigations.
- Produce technical reports and supporting drawings.
- Build client relationships, coordinate project discussions, and represent WSP at industry forums.
Who You’ll Work With
You’ll collaborate in a 600+ strong engineering team across the UK, supported by our Global Water Team. Our portfolio includes clients such as Severn Trent Water, Northern Ireland Water, Welsh Water, Southern Water, Wessex Water, United Utilities, Uisce Éireann, and Scottish Water Horizons.
Opportunity for Growth
With the right technical expertise and behaviours, you’ll have excellent opportunities for progression—shaping your future within WSP.
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Responsibilities
You will:
Technical Support & Hydraulic Modelling
- Provide input to urban drainage projects, aiding the current and future projects of our core clients.
- Support the development of feasibility studies and option analysis (osteering).
- Utilise network modelling tools to evaluate and optimise asset performance.
- Prepare technical reports and engineering drawings for project documentation.
- Define field investigation requirements for asset inspections.
Collaboration & Delivery
- Build and maintain positive client relationships—from initial contact through to project completion.
- Lead and facilitate project meetings, both internally and externally, to ensure smooth delivery.
- Present WSP Brand at industry events and conferences, sharing knowledge and best practices.
- Enable knowledge transfer within the team, fostering learning through mentorship and training.
Requirements
We’re looking for candidates who can demonstrate:
Technical Expertise & Qualifications
- A degree in engineering, environmental science, or geography.
- Chartered membership (or working towards chartership) with a relevant professional institution (e.g., ICE/CIWEM).
- Strong knowledge of urban drainage modelling.
- Proven competency in hydraulic modelling—preferably using InfoWorks ICM or comparable software.
- Experience in handling modelling outputs, checking them prior to delivery.
- Familiarity with industry-standard GIS systems, such as ArcGIS, QGIS, or MapInfo.
About WSP
We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms, dedicated to delivering innovative, inclusive, and impactful solutions.
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Why Join Us?
Work-Life Balance
At WSP, we care about your well-being outside work.
- Enjoy flexible hybrid working—two days from home along with access to state-of-the-art offices.
- Run time flexibly through ‘WSP My Hour’, giving you space when you need it.
Inclusivity & Belonging
We foster diverse, authentic, and respectful workplaces:
- Welcome candidates regardless of background; we celebrate unique perspectives.
- Employee Resource Groups provide connection, support, and networking for all.
Health & Wellbeing
We support you in thriving daily:
- Our Thrive programme offers resources for health and wellbeing.
- Access to a Virtual GP, workplace adjustments, and a 40% discount on annual gym memberships (Gymflex).
- Comprehensive menopause support and general health initiatives.
Development & Growth
We invest in your career progression:
- Flexible working options, including part-time and paid leave opportunities.
- Learning and mentoring programmes, encouraging you to expand your skills and qualifications.
Diversity & Opportunity
Join WSP and be part of a globally inclusive community where innovative minds dare to make a difference. We actively encourage applications from all suitably qualified individuals across socioeconomic backgrounds and diversity groups.
As a Disability Confident leader, we guarantee an interview for all disabled candidates meeting criteria. Do let us know if you need a reasonable adjustment to apply or work with us.
Apply now and craft your legacy—with us, you can do the best work of your life.
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