Location
London, UK

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive, commensurate with experience

About the Role
At WSP, you will have the opportunity to work on landmark projects, collaborate with leading experts, and contribute to meaningful flood forecasting initiatives. We are expanding our UK flood forecasting capacity within the Sustainable Water Management team to meet growing client demand. This role offers a chance to deliver and grow our national flood forecasting programme, working alongside hydraulic modellers and hydrologists on a variety of real-time flood modelling projects.

Your responsibilities will include providing technical delivery and leadership for flood forecast modelling and hydrology studies, developing Flood Modeller based flood forecast models (routing and hydrodynamic), preparing hydrology boundaries (PDM), performance testing, and rating reviews. You will undertake quality assurance and independent technical reviews of flood forecasting reports and products, produce high-quality client- and public-facing deliverables, and communicate complex data effectively.

You will collaborate with the wider fluvial and pluvial modelling leadership team to develop flood forecasting services, mentor junior colleagues, support and lead bid proposals, and provide project, commercial, and financial management. Client and stakeholder liaison will be a key part of your role, alongside promoting a 'safety first' culture aligned with WSP's health and safety policies. While primarily UK based, you will also work collaboratively with global teams within WSP.

Your Team
Our national fluvial and pluvial modelling team delivers flood modelling to support flood warning improvements, FCERM studies, and strategic infrastructure projects across sectors including energy, transport, government, and water. As an experienced flood forecast modeller, you will provide technical oversight, promote high-quality flood forecasting services, support innovation, contribute to tenders, and strengthen client relationships. We offer a dynamic and supportive environment for motivated professionals to thrive and develop their careers.

About WSP
WSP is one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms, with over 72,800 employees globally and more than 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland. We are united by a purpose to create positive, lasting impacts in the communities we serve through innovation, integrity, and inclusion.

What’s in it for you?
We offer a strong work-life balance with hybrid working options, inclusive culture, comprehensive health and wellbeing support including virtual GP services and menopause support, flexible working arrangements, and a commitment to your professional development through training, mentoring, and Chartership support.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals passionate about making a positive impact. Apply today and imagine a better future for you and for us all.

Experience
- Excellent understanding of UK flood forecasting techniques, including rating review, Flood Modeller, PDM, and performance testing.
- Proven track record in real-time model development and testing.
- Experience carrying out reviews and calculations to satisfy UK statutory bodies such as EA, SEPA, NRW, or DfI.
- Strong commercial awareness with experience identifying and developing business opportunities and preparing winning proposals.
- Experience in client engagement, leading and winning work.
- Experience in project, commercial, and financial management.
- Ability to mentor and support junior colleagues.

About you
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage and influence at all levels.
- Strong report-writing, technical review, numerical, and analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Motivated, proactive, and able to work collaboratively within a team.
- Commitment to promoting health and safety in the workplace.
- Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to work across UK and global teams.

Qualifications
- Chartered status with a relevant professional body or commitment to achieve chartership within an agreed period.
- Experience or flexibility to review non-real time modelling is an advantage.
- Relevant academic qualifications in hydrology, hydraulics, or related disciplines preferred.