Associate / Associate Director - Hydrology

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Hydrologist to join their dynamic team. This role involves leading hydrological contributions for national infrastructure and flood risk management projects, providing technical leadership, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of UK hydrological techniques and a proven track record in high flow studies. The company fosters a culture of inclusivity and innovation, offering a supportive environment for professional growth. Join a team dedicated to making a positive impact on communities and the environment while enjoying a flexible work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Work-life balance initiatives

Gymflex scheme

Unlimited access to NHS doctor

Comprehensive menopause support package

Qualifications

• Proven track record in undertaking high flow studies and excellent understanding of UK hydrological techniques.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience in developing business opportunities and winning proposals.

Responsibilities

• Lead hydrological contributions for infrastructure and flood risk management projects.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor less experienced hydrologists.

Skills

UK hydrological techniques

Flood Estimation Handbook

High flow studies

Interpersonal skills

Report writing

Technical review

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Education

Chartership with a relevant professional body

Job description

Associate / Associate Director - Hydrology

Job Description

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.

A little more about your role …

Are you ready for the next step in your career? Are you eager to help deliver and grow our national programme of work? Focussing on the delivery of a wide range of national infrastructure and flood risk management projects you will lead hydrological contributions for our external and internal clients. You will be responsible for driving the direction of projects working with multi-disciplinary teams and overseeing and mentoring hydrologists within our Sustainable Water Management Consulting team.

Your work will be varied and challenging and is likely to include the following:

• Providing technical leadership for flood hydrology on projects using recognised UK based methods (including FEH, Statistical, ReFH etc.) for often complex studies (including small catchments, permeable, urban, complex data etc)
• Undertaking Quality Assurance and independent technical reviews of hydrology assessments
• Undertaking and supervising the production of high quality client- and public-facing deliverables, demonstrated through excellence in communication and an ability to present the visualisation and interpretation of complex data
• Working with the hydrology leadership team to scope and develop flood hydrology study approaches
• Mentoring and providing technical support for less experienced hydrologists
• Generating high quality bid proposals and developing innovative solutions to meet our clients' needs
• Providing project, commercial and financial management for projects
• Undertaking client and stakeholder liaison
• Displaying and promoting a 'safety first' attitude in line with WSP's health and safety policy and procedures

Although primarily a UK based role, you will also be expected to work collaboratively with teams across WSP’s global business.

Your Team

Our national fluvial and pluvial modelling team deliver flood modelling to support a broad portfolio of work including FCERM studies and strategic infrastructure projects (including working across the energy, transport, government and water sectors). As an experienced hydrologist, you will be a part of our hydrology leadership team contributing to the development of the national hydrology team. You will be responsible for technical oversight of projects, play a part in promoting and delivering high quality hydrology services as well as supporting the delivery of innovation in our sector. You will also play a part in the success of WSP through contributing to tenders and strengthening relationships with clients.

We offer a dynamic, but supportive environment for a motivated and talented individual to fulfil their potential. We recognise that our people are central to our success as a business.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate …

• Excellent understanding of UK hydrological techniques, the Flood Estimation Handbook and knowledge of recent updates and active fields of development with a proven track record in undertaking high flow studies.
• Excellent understanding and experience of carrying out reviews and calculations to satisfy UK statutory bodies (EA, SEPA, NRW or DfI)
• Strong commercial awareness, with experience of identifying and developing business opportunities as well as the preparation of winning proposals.
• A sound understanding of client needs, their opportunities and challenges, with a track record of leading and winning work.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the potential to engage and influence at all levels.
• Excellent report-writing, technical review, numerical and analytical skills, with an eye for detail and enjoy solving challenging hydrological problems.
• Chartership with a relevant professional body (or commitment to work towards within an agreed period)

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

Job Info

• Job Identification 67960
• Locations Wharfside Street, Birmingham, B1 1RT, GB 1 Queen Street, Bristol, BS2 0HQ, GB 110 Queen Street, Glasgow, G1 3BX, GB 3 Wellington Place, Leeds, LS1 4AP, GB 70 Chancery Lane, London, WC2A 1AF, GB 8 First Street, Manchester, M15 4RP, GB Tithebarn Street, Liverpool, L2 2QP, GB
• Posting Date 03/26/2025, 04:08 PM

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 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.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Diversity

We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Med24 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

Here at WSP 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.