Lead Flood Risk Modeller: Hydraulic Modelling Leader

WSP Global Inc.; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Thrive programme

Virtual GP service

Gymflex scheme

Disability Confident leader

WSP My Hour

Job summary

WSP is seeking Hydraulic/Flood Risk Modellers to deliver national flood risk work across government, water, transport and energy sectors. You will lead technical modelling, guide the national FCERM capability, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on a broad portfolio of projects.

The role offers hybrid working with opportunities for flexible schedules, development, and Chartership support within a global engineering firm.

Qualifications

• Strong track record in fluvial and pluvial hydraulic modelling.
• Experience providing technical leadership and reviewing models for statutory bodies.
• Commercial awareness including project management and bid support.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in infrastructure, local authority or national government projects.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build trusted client relationships.
• Chartered status with a relevant professional body, or close to achievement.
• Familiarity with GIS, FCERM studies, Flood Risk Assessments and UK flood estimation methods (advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for fluvial and pluvial modelling using Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, HEC-RAS or Infoworks ICM.
• Coordinate and manage flood modelling studies and develop appropriate modelling approaches.
• Review hydraulic models and ensure technical quality.
• Prepare clear technical reports, presentations and project deliverables.
• Lead or support proposal writing, opportunity identification and business development.
• Liaise with clients, regulators and other stakeholders to support successful project outcomes.

Skills

Fluvial modelling

Pluvial modelling

Technical leadership

Model review

Client liaison

Bid support

Project coordination

Communication

Tools

Flood Modeller

TUFLOW

HEC-RAS

Infoworks ICM

Job description

WSP is seeking Hydraulic/Flood Risk Modellers to deliver national flood risk work across government, water, transport and energy sectors. You will lead technical modelling, guide the national FCERM capability, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on a broad portfolio of projects.

The role offers hybrid working with opportunities for flexible schedules, development, and Chartership support within a global engineering firm.