Location
Liverpool

Hours
Full Time - Flexible working arrangements available including hybrid working (2 days from home per week)

Salary
Competitive salary - details available upon application

About the Role
At WSP, you will have the opportunity to shape a unique and rewarding career within our expanding UK flood forecasting capability, part of the Sustainable Water Management team. We are seeking experienced flood forecast modellers and hydrologists at all levels to help deliver and grow our national programme of real-time modelling projects. You will work alongside fluvial and pluvial specialists, hydrologists, and modellers across the UK and internationally, contributing to flood warning improvements, strengthening national resilience, and supporting major infrastructure, government, and water sector clients.

This role offers varied and meaningful work including delivering and leading flood forecast modelling and hydrology studies using tools such as Flood Modeller, PDM, and hydrodynamic routing. Responsibilities include preparing and reviewing model boundaries, undertaking rating reviews, completing performance testing, quality assurance, and independent technical reviews of forecast products. You will produce clear, high-quality client and public-facing deliverables, contribute to data visualisation, support service development, mentor junior colleagues, lead bid proposals, manage project delivery, and collaborate with UK and international teams. A safety-first approach aligned with WSP policies is essential.

WSP offers a dynamic and supportive environment with real career progression, encouraging innovation and leadership development. You will be part of a national fluvial and pluvial modelling team delivering flood modelling to support flood warning improvements, FCERM studies, and strategic infrastructure projects across multiple sectors including energy, transport, government, and water.

Experience
- Strong understanding of UK flood forecasting techniques including Flood Modeller, rating review, PDM, and performance testing
- Experience delivering and reviewing real-time models, preferably for UK statutory bodies such as EA, SEPA, NRW, or DfI
- Commercial awareness with experience supporting or leading proposal development
- Ability to engage confidently with clients and stakeholders at all levels
- Excellent communication, technical review, and analytical skills
- Experience with non-real-time modelling is an advantage

About you
- Motivated and talented individual with a passion for flood forecasting and hydrology
- Able to mentor and support junior colleagues
- Collaborative team player comfortable working within multidisciplinary and international teams
- Committed to promoting a safety-first culture in line with company policies

Qualifications
- Chartered status or a commitment to achieving chartership is required or highly desirable
- Relevant academic qualifications in hydrology, environmental science, engineering, or related disciplines