Location
London

Hours
Full Time

About the Role
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. 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, covering geographically and environmentally diverse locations. We are also leading the way in delivering challenging Environmental Destination projects and supporting water companies with developing hydrology for their WRMPs.

Our Catchment Science team provides a wide spectrum of services including water resources and water security, hydrology and hydraulics, water quality, hydroecology and hydrogeology. We deliver high quality technical services and advice to a broad range of clients including government departments, regulators, the water industry, and other industrial sectors such as power, transport, nuclear, mining, commercial and oil and gas.

As AMP8 progresses, demand for our expertise continues to grow, positioning WSP as the go-to consultant for Environmental Destination investigations. This role offers the chance to work collaboratively across disciplines on challenging and engaging projects that make a positive impact on water management and environmental outcomes.

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

About you
Enthusiastic and motivated professional with a passion for sustainable water management and environmental protection. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are committed to delivering high-quality outcomes that support clients and regulators. You embrace innovation and continuous learning to enhance your skills and contribute effectively to complex projects.

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