Flood Risk / Hydraulic Modeller - Sustainable Water Management

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Thrive programme

Virtual GP

Gymflex

Leave purchase

Flexible working

Chartership opportunities

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking Flood Risk Modellers to contribute to our national programme of flood risk management. You will work on fluvial and pluvial modelling projects and may lead aspects of client-facing studies across government, authorities, and major infrastructure sectors.

Join a national team delivering hydraulic modelling across FCERM studies and infrastructure. You will collaborate with the national hydraulic modelling group and help drive innovation while supporting business

Qualifications

• Proven track record in fluvial and pluvial hydraulic modelling.
• Leadership in flood modelling within teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and support hydraulic modelling projects across flood risk management.
• Lead or support technical reviews of hydraulic models.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Hydraulic modelling

Technical leadership

Model reviews

Project management

Client relationships

Communication

Chartership

GIS

Tools

Flood Modeller

TUFLOW

HECRAS

ICM

Job description

Job Description

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 dependent 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’re Looking For

• 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.

Benefits

Work-life balance: hybrid working policy offers flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging: we welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences and celebrate integrity and respect.

Health & Wellbeing: support through Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme, and comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time: “WSP My Hour” allows to take one hour each day for personal activities with flexibility to make up time.

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.

Development: training, mentoring, or Chartership opportunities.

Equal Opportunity

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.