Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive, dependent on experience

About the Role
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Senior or Principal Hydrologist to join our dynamic Sustainable Water Management team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and contribute to high-profile Water Industry Natural Environment Programme (WINEP) and Water Resources Management Plan (WRMP) projects across the UK.

WSP is currently embarking on a significant programme of AMP8 WINEP projects for multiple high-profile UK water companies. The projects are geographically and environmentally diverse. WSP is also leading the way in delivering challenging Environmental Destination projects across the UK, a topic that will feature heavily as AMP8 progresses. We will also be supporting water companies with developing hydrology for their WRMPs.

Our Catchment Science team works across a wide spectrum of services covering water resources and water security, hydrology and hydraulics, water quality, hydroecology and hydrogeology. Through our projects we provide high quality technical services and advice to a wide range of high-profile customers in the UK and overseas, including government departments and agencies, the water industry, and a wide range of other industrial sectors, including power, transport, nuclear, mining, commercial and oil and gas.

Over the course of AMP7 Period we saw a significant growth in demand for our skills across the UK Water Company Sector and associated Regulators. This demand is significantly increasing as AMP8 commences, in part due to WSP's position as the go-to consultant for Environmental Destination investigations.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. With us, you can. Apply today.

About Us
We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

What's in it for you?
Work-life balance
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. Our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing
We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time
To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

Experience
- Proven track record contributing to hydrological and water management elements of WINEP investigations and WRMP inputs in recent AMP cycles.
- Experience in development of rainfall runoff models and sound understanding of model calibration techniques.
- Solid understanding of wider hydrology approaches required for water resources applications in England and Wales.
- Familiarity with demand management and water resources modelling approaches.
- Good understanding of UK water resources management regulations including Water Resources Planning Guidelines and WINEP guidance such as Preventing Deterioration and Environmental Destination.
- Understanding of approaches to assessing climate change resilience.
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality assurance, including production of high quality client and stakeholder/regulator facing deliverables.
- Programming experience (e.g. Python and/or R) is advantageous, with interest in developing these skills.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to write high quality concise reports.
- Ability to work collaboratively with other sectors/disciplines to deliver hydrological aspects of a wide range of challenging projects.

About you
Enthusiastic and experienced hydrologist with a passion for sustainable water management and delivering high quality technical solutions. You are motivated to lead and contribute to complex projects and thrive in a collaborative environment. You embrace innovation and continuous learning, and you are committed to making a positive impact through your work.

Qualifications
- MSc focused on water-related subjects (e.g. hydrology & water resources, sustainable water management).
- BSc in a related subject (e.g. physical geography, earth sciences, geology, civil engineering).
- You will have gained, or be working towards, chartership with a relevant professional body.

Don't meet all the criteria? Apply and we can see how your experience might align to roles in the team.