Real-Time Flood Forecasting Modeller

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Wellbeing programme

Flexible benefits

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is expanding its national flood forecasting capability within the Sustainable Water Management team and is seeking experienced flood forecast modellers and hydrologists to deliver real time modelling projects across the UK and internationally.

You will mentor junior modellers, lead projects and help develop innovative forecasting solutions while maintaining high safety and quality standards, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and clients across sectors.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of UK flood forecasting techniques and tools.
• Experience delivering and reviewing real time models for UK statutory bodies such as EA, SEPA, NRW or DfI.
• Commercial awareness and ability to support or lead proposal development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and 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.

Skills

Flood forecasting techniques

Real-time modelling

UK statutory bodies experience

Client engagement

Education

Chartership

Tools

Flood Modeller

PDM

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland is expanding its national flood forecasting capability within the Sustainable Water Management team and is seeking experienced flood forecast modellers and hydrologists to deliver real time modelling projects across the UK and internationally.

You will mentor junior modellers, lead projects and help develop innovative forecasting solutions while maintaining high safety and quality standards, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and clients across sectors.