Lead Real-Time Flood Forecasting Modeller

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is expanding its UK flood forecasting capability within the Sustainable Water Management team and seeks experienced flood forecast modellers and hydrologists at all levels to deliver real-time modelling projects.

You’ll work with fluvial and pluvial specialists across the UK and internationally, mentoring juniors and taking technical ownership, helping to grow our forecasting services while supporting national infrastructure and public safety.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of UK flood forecasting techniques, Flood Modeller, rating review and performance testing.
• Experience delivering and reviewing real time models for UK statutory bodies (EA, SEPA, NRW, DfI).
• Commercial awareness, including supporting or leading proposal development.
• Ability to engage confidently with clients and stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent communication, technical review and analytical skills.
• Chartership or commitment to achieving it.
• Experience with non-real-time modelling is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and, where appropriate, lead flood forecast modelling and hydrology studies using Flood Modeller, PDM and hydrodynamic routing.
• Prepare and review model boundaries, undertake rating reviews and performance testing.
• Carry out quality assurance and independent technical reviews of forecast products.
• Produce client and public facing deliverables and contribute to data visualisation.
• Support development of WSP's flood forecasting service offering.
• Mentor less experienced modellers.
• Support or lead bid proposals and help develop innovative solutions for clients.
• Manage project delivery including commercial, financial and stakeholder aspects.
• Collaborate with UK and international WSP teams.
• Promote a safety-first approach in line with WSP policies and procedures.

Skills

Flood forecasting

Hydrology

Client engagement

Project leadership

Education

Chartered status or pursuing

Tools

Flood Modeller

PDM

Job description

WSP is expanding its UK flood forecasting capability within the Sustainable Water Management team and seeks experienced flood forecast modellers and hydrologists at all levels to deliver real-time modelling projects.

You’ll work with fluvial and pluvial specialists across the UK and internationally, mentoring juniors and taking technical ownership, helping to grow our forecasting services while supporting national infrastructure and public safety.