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 seeking to appoint a talented, enthusiastic and committed Senior Water Resources Consultant to support a range of projects undertaken by our Sustainable Water Management team spanning water resources planning, water policy and hydrology. You will have responsibility for technical delivery, project management and will support winning new work through the development of proposals. We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic, flexible self-starter who is capable of both independent work and working as part of a team. You will be a highly motivated, numerate candidate with excellent communication skills and the ability to apply technical knowledge in analysing problems and finding solutions to new challenges. The role will have a specific focus on existing UK water companies, regional groups and regulators but you will have the opportunity to work with a range of clients across a number of sectors, including projects beyond the UK in the EU and wider international projects. We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with experience in water resources simulation modelling, demand management, hydrological modelling and options appraisal. Our teams work across disciplines, offering opportunities to engage in hydrogeology, water quality, flood risk management and environmental impact assessment. There is opportunity to shape this role and related seniority to suit the right candidate.

Your Team
This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution to the continued success and growth of our Catchment Science team who work across a wide range of services, bringing together a wealth of staff knowledge and experience in water resources, hydrogeology, water quality, catchment management, hydroecology, hydrology and flood risk. Our team provides a comprehensive integrated water resource planning service to the water industry, its regulators and to government both in the UK and internationally. We support our clients to holistically understand the resilience of their existing water resource systems and how they may change due to population growth, environmental pressures, extreme drought and the impacts of a changing climate. We also support clients through the identification, development and appraisal of their solutions (supply and demand) to these challenges and with approaches to decision making, adaptive planning, situation analysis and strategic planning justification. Our clients rely on us to help translate these studies into strategic planning programmes and plans such as water resource management and regional water resource plans, water resources modelling, strategic water resource options, environmental destination, WRGIS and sustainable abstraction, environmental appraisal and strategic environmental assessment, drought planning and the Water Industry National Environment Programme. We believe our people are our greatest asset and support their growth through development opportunities and training aligned to client needs.

Experience
Demonstrable experience applying water resources management tools and a broad water resource planning background in consultancy, Water Company, Regulatory or Academic environments. Understanding of the latest UK water resources management regulatory requirements including the Water Resource Planning Guidelines. Experience in water resources planning projects such as environmental destination, water resources modelling and/or demand management. Strong numerate and analytical skills with the ability to analyse problems and develop solutions to novel challenges. Some programming experience (Python and/or R statistical package) is advantageous, along with an interest in applying these skills to develop innovative water management solutions. Experience managing small projects or an interest in developing project management skills. Excellent communication skills with the ability to write high-quality, concise reports.

About You
An enthusiastic, flexible self-starter capable of working independently and collaboratively within a team. Highly motivated and numerate with excellent communication skills. Able to apply technical knowledge effectively to solve complex problems. Interested in continuous professional development and contributing to a growing, multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications
A degree-level qualification in a relevant subject such as geography, hydrology, earth/environmental science, civil engineering or mathematics. A postgraduate qualification in water resources management, hydrology or a related discipline is preferred. You will have gained, or be working towards, chartership with a relevant professional body.