Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

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 chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons. We are expanding our UK flood forecasting capability within the Sustainable Water Management team and are looking for experienced flood forecast modellers and hydrologists at all levels. You will help deliver and grow our national programme of real time modelling projects, working alongside fluvial and pluvial specialists, hydrologists and modellers across the UK and internationally. This is a chance to take on varied, meaningful work that improves flood warning, strengthens national resilience and supports major infrastructure, government and water sector clients.

Why this role is exciting
Work on high impact, real time flood forecasting that directly supports public safety and national infrastructure. Develop and influence forecasting services by shaping technical approaches, introducing innovation and contributing to the growth of our forecasting capability. Collaborate with experts across the UK and globally as part of WSP’s international Practice Area Network in flood and weather forecasting. Grow your leadership and technical profile through mentoring junior colleagues and taking technical ownership of projects. Enjoy a supportive environment with real career progression where your work will be varied and challenging.

Key Responsibilities
Deliver and, where appropriate, lead flood forecast modelling and hydrology studies using tools such as Flood Modeller, PDM and hydrodynamic routing. Prepare and review model boundaries, undertake rating reviews and complete performance testing. Carry out quality assurance and independent technical reviews of forecast products. Produce clear, high quality client and public facing deliverables and contribute to the visualisation of complex data. Support the development of WSP’s flood forecasting service offering. Mentor less experienced modellers. Support or lead bid proposals and help develop innovative solutions for clients. Manage project delivery including commercial, financial and stakeholder aspects. Collaborate with UK and international WSP teams. Promote a safety first approach in line with WSP policies and procedures.

Your Team
Our national fluvial and pluvial modelling team deliver flood modelling (real time and non-real time) to support a broad portfolio of work including flood warning improvements, FCERM studies and strategic infrastructure projects across energy, transport, government and water sectors. As an experienced flood forecast modeller, you will be part of the growing UK based real time modelling capacity, supporting junior colleagues and contributing to WSP’s international Practice Area Network focused on flood and weather forecasting. We offer a dynamic but supportive environment for motivated and talented individuals to fulfil their potential, recognising that our people are central to our success.

Experience
Strong understanding of UK flood forecasting techniques including Flood Modeller, rating review, PDM and performance testing. Experience delivering and reviewing real time models, including work for UK statutory bodies such as the Environment Agency, SEPA, NRW or DfI. Commercial awareness including 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 collaborative with a passion for flood forecasting and water management. Able to mentor junior colleagues and take technical ownership of projects. Committed to promoting a safety first approach in line with company policies. Confident in working within multidisciplinary and international teams.

Qualifications
Chartership or a commitment to achieving it is required. Relevant degree or equivalent experience in hydrology, flood forecasting or related disciplines.