Senior Hydraulic & Flood Risk Modeller

WSP USA; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP UK is seeking a Hydraulic / Flood Risk Modeller to deliver our national flood risk programme across government, water, transport and energy sectors. You will lead fluvial and pluvial modelling and provide technical direction within a multidisciplinary team.

This role offers hybrid working and the chance to shape our national modelling capability while building trusted relationships with clients and regulators.

Qualifications

• A strong track record in fluvial and pluvial hydraulic modelling.
• Experience providing technical leadership and reviewing models for statutory bodies.
• Commercial awareness including project management and bid support.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in infrastructure, local authority or national government projects.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build trusted client relationships.
• Chartered status with a relevant professional body, or close to achievement.
• Useful additional experience could include GIS, FCERM studies, Flood Risk Assessments, flood policy knowledge and UK flood estimation methods.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for fluvial and pluvial modelling using software such as Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, HEC-RAS or Infoworks ICM.
• Coordinate and manage flood modelling studies and develop appropriate modelling approaches.
• Review hydraulic models and ensure technical quality.
• Prepare clear technical reports, presentations and project deliverables.
• Lead or support proposal writing, opportunity identification and business development.
• Liaise with clients, regulators and other stakeholders to support successful project outcomes.

Skills

Fluvial modelling

Pluvial modelling

Leadership

Bid management

Client liaison

Multidisciplinary teamwork

UK flood methods

Policy knowledge

Education

Chartered engineer

Tools

Flood Modeller

TUFLOW

HEC-RAS

Infoworks ICM

Job description

WSP UK is seeking a Hydraulic / Flood Risk Modeller to deliver our national flood risk programme across government, water, transport and energy sectors. You will lead fluvial and pluvial modelling and provide technical direction within a multidisciplinary team.

This role offers hybrid working and the chance to shape our national modelling capability while building trusted relationships with clients and regulators.