Principal Wastewater Network Modeller

WSP; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Health & wellbeing support

Career development opportunities

Job summary

WSP in Glasgow seeks Wastewater Modellers for their award‑winning Water team. This role is suited for both early-career and senior professionals, providing opportunities to work on impactful projects improving water networks across the UK.

Responsibilities include supporting hydraulic modelling studies, optimizing asset performance, and engaging with clients. A degree in a relevant field and experience with InfoWorks or similar software are required. WSP offers hybrid working, health support, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in hydraulic modelling and urban drainage modelling.
• Familiarity with industry-standard software and GIS.
• Ability to assess and check technical outputs.

Responsibilities

• Support hydraulic modelling studies for UK water companies.
• Build and interrogate network models to optimize performance.
• Prepare input for investigations and coordinate with clients.

Skills

Hydraulic modelling

Urban drainage modelling

Geographical information systems (GIS)

Education

Degree in engineering, environmental science or geography

Chartered membership (or progressing towards chartership)

Tools

InfoWorks ICM

ArcGIS

QGIS

Job description

Wastewater Modeller

We are looking for Wastewater Modellers to join our growing, award‑winning Water team. Whether you are early in your career or already operating at a senior level, this is your chance to work on meaningful projects that improve networks, enhance asset performance and support some of the UK’s largest water companies.

Responsibilities

• Support and deliver hydraulic modelling studies for a range of UK water companies
• Build, enhance and interrogate network models to assess and optimise asset performance
• Support feasibility studies and optioneering to identify effective solutions
• Prepare reports, drawings and inputs for field investigation teams
• Coordinate and communicate with clients and internal teams, contributing to strong relationships
• Share knowledge and help develop the wider team
• Represent WSP in industry forums where appropriate

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant discipline (engineering, environmental science, geography)
• A chartered membership of a relevant professional institution (e.g. ICE/CIWEM), or are working towards chartership
• Sound knowledge and experience in urban drainage modelling and an ability to check the technical outputs of others prior to issue
• Extensive experience of hydraulic modelling, using industry‑standard software, specifically, InfoWorks ICM or similar
• Familiarity with any industry‑standard geographical information system (e.g. ArcGIS, QGIS, MapInfo)

Benefits

• Flexible locations and hybrid working policy allowing you to work from home up to two days a week and collaborate in modern offices across the UK
• Health & wellbeing support through the Thrive programme, a virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, a Gymflex scheme, and a comprehensive menopause support package
• Flexible working arrangements, including part‑time, a daily 1‑hour personal activity slot, additional leave options, and flexible bank holiday use
• Career development opportunities with training, mentoring and chartership support

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.