Senior Hydrologist - Flood Risk & Modelling Lead

WSP in the UK & Ireland; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Thrive wellbeing programme

WSP My Hour

Job summary

WSP is seeking Senior/Principal Hydrologists to lead flood risk projects across the UK. You will work with fluvial and pluvial modelling specialists, guide juniors, and influence the national hydrology capability.

You’ll deliver complex studies for government, local authorities and major infrastructure clients, shaping technical direction and driving innovation in our UK hydrology and modelling services.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering hydrology studies using UK standard methods.
• Experience undertaking hydrology reviews for statutory bodies.
• Understanding of hydraulic modelling methods.
• Commercial awareness including project management and bid support.
• Experience delivering work for local authority, national government or infrastructure clients.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build client relationships.
• Chartered status or working toward chartership.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for flood hydrology using statistical, ReFH and other UK standard methods.
• Deliver hydrology studies for complex catchments and challenging datasets.
• Conduct independent technical reviews and quality assurance.
• Prepare clear technical reports, presentations and client deliverables.
• Mentor and support junior hydrologists in developing their skills.
• Contribute to business development and proposal preparation.
• Manage project delivery including commercial, financial and programme elements.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders to support successful project outcomes.

Skills

Hydrology

UK methods

ReFH

Team leadership

Client relationships

Project management

Chartered status

Tools

GIS

Job description

WSP is seeking Senior/Principal Hydrologists to lead flood risk projects across the UK. You will work with fluvial and pluvial modelling specialists, guide juniors, and influence the national hydrology capability.

You’ll deliver complex studies for government, local authorities and major infrastructure clients, shaping technical direction and driving innovation in our UK hydrology and modelling services.