Senior Groundwater Modelling Lead (Hybrid)

WSP; Newcastle Emlyn; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

WSP My Hour

Health & wellbeing

Training & Chartership

Job summary

WSP in the United Kingdom is seeking mid-career hydrogeologists/modellers to support a range of groundwater-related projects within the Catchment Science team. You will lead regional groundwater studies, manage projects, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with hydrologists, environmental specialists, and engineers on integrated water resource solutions.

The role emphasizes ownership of scopes, client relationships, and high-quality deliverables, with opportunities for chartership and

Qualifications

• Groundwater and Water Resources modelling to support water resource estimation and management, as well as environmental impact assessment.
• Strong understanding of UK hydrogeology and the environmental and regulatory framework of UK water management.
• Strong project management skills, with experience of managing projects from start to finish.
• Sound understanding of client needs, opportunities and challenges, with a track record of leading and winning work.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the potential to engage and influence at all levels.
• Strong commercial awareness, with experience of identifying and developing business opportunities as well as the preparation of winning proposals.
• Excellent report-writing, numerical and analytical skills, with an eye for detail and enjoy solving challenging hydrogeological / hydrological problems.

Responsibilities

• Technical delivery of hydrogeology and water resources projects, with emphasis on regional groundwater modelling
• Manage projects including financial oversight, change control and quality assurance
• Mentor, supervise and develop junior team members
• Work with the Hydrogeology and Groundwater Services Lead to define scopes and approaches
• Produce high quality client and public facing deliverables that communicate complex data clearly
• Contribute to bid proposals and help develop innovative solutions for clients
• Work collaboratively with other sectors and disciplines to deliver integrated project outcomes
• Promote a safety first culture in line with WSP policies

Skills

Groundwater modelling

Water resources modelling

UK hydrogeology

Project management

Client engagement

Proposal development

Interpersonal skills

Numerical & analytical skills

Education

MSc Hydrogeology + BSc in related discipline

Chartered status or working towards chartership

Job description

WSP in the United Kingdom is seeking mid-career hydrogeologists/modellers to support a range of groundwater-related projects within the Catchment Science team. You will lead regional groundwater studies, manage projects, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with hydrologists, environmental specialists, and engineers on integrated water resource solutions.

The role emphasizes ownership of scopes, client relationships, and high-quality deliverables, with opportunities for chartership and