Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive, commensurate with 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 such as power, transport, nuclear, mining, commercial and oil and gas.

Over the course of AMP7 Period we saw 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.

What's in it for you?
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. Our hybrid working policy offers flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK. We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences, encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work. We support health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, Gymflex scheme, and menopause support package. We also offer flexible working arrangements, part-time options, additional leave purchase, and the “WSP My Hour” initiative to enhance work-life balance.

We foster a supportive environment investing in your growth through training, mentoring, and Chartership support. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact.

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 with 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 diverse and challenging projects.

About you
Enthusiastic and motivated professional with a passion for sustainable water management and hydrology. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are committed to delivering high-quality technical services and advice. You embrace innovation and continuous learning, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and client engagement.

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