Principal Hydraulic Modeller (Flood Risk)

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance and flexible hours

Health and well-being support

Development and training opportunities

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking Hydraulic/Flood Risk Modellers to join their growing Sustainable Water Management Team. You will be instrumental in delivering flood risk projects across various sectors, including government and infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in hydraulic modelling and experience working with regulatory bodies. The role offers benefits like a hybrid working policy, development opportunities, and well-being support.

Qualifications

• Strong track record in fluvial and pluvial hydraulic modelling.
• Experience providing technical leadership for statutory bodies.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication skills to build trusted client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for fluvial and pluvial modelling.
• Coordinate and manage flood modelling studies.
• Prepare clear technical reports and presentations.
• Lead or support proposal writing and business development.

Job description

What if you could shape a career as unique as you? At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

Our Sustainable Water Management Team is growing, and we are looking for Hydraulic / Flood Risk Modellers who want to make a real impact. You will play a key role in delivering our national programme of flood risk work, supporting major infrastructure, FCERM studies and strategic projects across government, water, transport and energy sectors.

A Little More About Your Role

• 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.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

• A 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.

Benefits

• Work‑life balance, hybrid working policy and flexible hours.
• Inclusivity and belonging through an inclusive culture and employee resource groups.
• Health and wellbeing support with a Virtual GP service and various wellness programmes.
• Flexibility to take one hour each day for personal activities and ability to use bank holiday entitlement.
• Part‑time and flexible working arrangements and option to purchase additional leave.
• Development and training opportunities, including mentoring and chartership support.

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.