Lead Hydraulic Modeller – Flood Risk & Infrastructure

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Wellbeing programme

Chartership support

Flexible leave options

Job summary

WSP is seeking Hydraulic / Flood Risk Modellers to support its national programme across government and infrastructure projects. The role offers a technical leadership path in fluvial and pluvial modelling, contributing to high-impact flood risk studies and policy outcomes.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, manage modelling studies, and prepare clear reports and proposals while benefiting from a flexible hybrid working model across the UK.

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.
• Useful additional experience could include GIS, FCERM studies, Flood Risk Assessments, flood policy knowledge and UK flood estimation methods.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for fluvial and pluvial modelling using software such as 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

Project management

Education

Chartered status with a relevant professional body

BEng/BSc in Civil/ Hydraulic Engineering

Tools

Flood Modeller

TUFLOW

HEC-RAS

Infoworks ICM

Job description

WSP is seeking Hydraulic / Flood Risk Modellers to support its national programme across government and infrastructure projects. The role offers a technical leadership path in fluvial and pluvial modelling, contributing to high-impact flood risk studies and policy outcomes.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, manage modelling studies, and prepare clear reports and proposals while benefiting from a flexible hybrid working model across the UK.