Real-Time Flood Forecast Modeller

WSP Global Inc.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. UK is expanding its flood forecasting capacity within the Sustainable Water Management team, recruiting experienced flood forecast modellers and hydrologists to deliver real-time modelling projects alongside the existing team.

You will lead technical delivery and mentor junior modellers, contribute to bids, manage client relationships and promote a safety-first culture across projects, including collaboration with teams across WSP’s global network.

Qualifications

• Excellent understanding of UK flood forecasting techniques, rating review, Flood Modeller, PDM and performance testing.
• Experience with reviews and calculations for UK statutory bodies (EA, SEPA, NRW or DfI).
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to develop winning proposals.
• Ability to lead and win work with clients.
• Excellent report-writing and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical delivery for flood forecast modelling and hydrology studies (Flood Modeller routing and hydrodynamic).
• Undertake QA and independent technical reviews of existing flood forecasting reports and products.
• Produce high quality client- and public-facing deliverables with clear data visualisation.
• Develop flood forecasting service offerings with the leadership team.
• Mentor less experienced flood forecasting modellers.
• Support bid proposals and develop innovative client solutions.
• Provide project, commercial and financial management for projects.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders and uphold safety policy.

Skills

UK flood forecasting

Real-time modelling

Hydrology

Client engagement

Tools

Flood Modeller

PDM

Job description

WSP Global Inc. UK is expanding its flood forecasting capacity within the Sustainable Water Management team, recruiting experienced flood forecast modellers and hydrologists to deliver real-time modelling projects alongside the existing team.

You will lead technical delivery and mentor junior modellers, contribute to bids, manage client relationships and promote a safety-first culture across projects, including collaboration with teams across WSP’s global network.