Senior Flood Forecast Modeller & Real-Time Lead

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Virtual GP service

Gymflex scheme

Menopause support package

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is expanding its national flood forecasting capacity within the Sustainable Water Management team. You will deliver and grow UK flood forecast modelling and hydrology studies, guiding junior staff and contributing to high-quality client deliverables.

You will work with the flood modelling leadership to enhance services, support tenders, and manage projects while maintaining a strong safety culture and collaboration across WSP’s global network.

Qualifications

• Excellent understanding of UK flood forecasting techniques and modelling tools.
• Track record in real-time model development and testing.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead flood forecast modelling and hydrology studies.
• Perform QA and independent technical reviews of outputs.
• Produce client-facing deliverables and visualisations.
• Mentor junior modellers and support bid proposals.
• Manage projects, including cost and client liaison.
• Collaborate across WSP teams on tenders and solutions.

Skills

Flood modelling

Hydrology

Leadership

Client liaison

Education

Chartered status (or working towards)

Tools

Flood Modeller

PDM

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland is expanding its national flood forecasting capacity within the Sustainable Water Management team. You will deliver and grow UK flood forecast modelling and hydrology studies, guiding junior staff and contributing to high-quality client deliverables.

You will work with the flood modelling leadership to enhance services, support tenders, and manage projects while maintaining a strong safety culture and collaboration across WSP’s global network.