Real-Time Flood Forecasting Modeller – Impact & Growth

WSP; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Flexi hours

Chartership support

Job summary

WSP is expanding its UK flood forecasting capability within the Sustainable Water Management team and seeks experienced flood forecast modellers and hydrologists. You will deliver and grow our national programme of real-time modelling projects, collaborating with UK and international experts to strengthen flood warning and infrastructure resilience.

Join a multidisciplinary team, mentor juniors, and contribute to innovative forecasting services while advancing your career with development

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of UK flood forecasting techniques, Flood Modeller, rating review, PDM and performance testing.
• Experience delivering and reviewing real time models, including work for UK statutory bodies such as EA, SEPA, NRW or 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 a commitment to achieving it.
• Experience with non-real-time modelling is an advantage.

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 complete performance testing.
• Carry out quality assurance and independent technical reviews of forecast products.
• Produce clear, high quality client and public facing deliverables and contribute to the visualisation of complex data.
• Support the development of WSPs 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 procedures.

Skills

Flood forecasting

Real-time modelling

Model validation

Client engagement

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hydrology/Engineering

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. You will deliver and grow our national programme of real-time modelling projects, collaborating with UK and international experts to strengthen flood warning and infrastructure resilience.

Join a multidisciplinary team, mentor juniors, and contribute to innovative forecasting services while advancing your career with development