Flood Risk / Hydraulic Modeller - Sustainable Water Management

Overview

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Our Sustainable Water Management Team are seeking Flood Risk Modellers to help deliver our national programme of work. Focusing on the delivery of flood risk management projects you will have the opportunity to be a major contributor or lead for our external and internal clients. Our national fluvial and pluvial modelling team deliver flood modelling to support a broad portfolio of work including FCERM studies, major infrastructure projects (including working across the energy, transport, government and water sectors), and strategic studies. As a key member of the team you will have the opportunity to collaborate with our national hydraulic modelling team. You will be responsible for delivering/supporting technical oversight of projects to provide a range of flood risk management related services for government, local authority, private and major infrastructure clients as well as supporting the delivery of innovation in our sector.

Your role

• Work on fluvial and pluvial modelling projects including experience using flood modelling software e.g. Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, HECRAS or ICM
• Supporting our flood modelling studies within our teams
• Scoping and developing hydraulic modelling approaches
• Leading or supporting technical reviews of hydraulic models
• Preparation or support of technical reports and presentations for clients and stakeholders depending on experience
• Fluvial and pluvial modelling
• Support business development through identifying prospective opportunities and leading on the preparation of proposals
• Providing support or leading project, commercial and financial management for projects
• Client and stakeholder liaison

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate or willing to learn

• Proven track record in undertaking fluvial and pluvial hydraulic modelling
• Provide technical leadership in flood modelling in teams
• Experience of undertaking model reviews for statutory bodies
• Commercial experience, including project management and bid preparation
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams
• Relevant experience of delivering infrastructure projects or working with local authority/national government
• Drive and ability to build client relationships and develop suitable opportunities
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Chartership with a relevant professional body (or commitment to work towards within an agreed period)
• Desirable to have experience in: GIS; FCERM studies; Flood Risk Assessments; knowledge of UK flood risk policy (NPPF and TAN15); UK flood estimation methods.

Note: This role is open to applicants with varied backgrounds. We encourage suitable candidates to apply and discuss alignment with the role.

What’s in it for you

• Work-life balance with hybrid working: two days per week from home and opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK
• Inclusivity and belonging, with employee resource groups and an inclusive culture
• Health and wellbeing support, including Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme, and menopause support
• Flexibility: WSP My Hour for personal time, part-time and flexible working arrangements, additional leave purchase, and use of bank holidays
• Your development through training, mentoring, and Chartership

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.

EEO Statement

We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.

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