Senior Hydrologist: Flood Risk & Modelling Leader

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Chartership support

Flexible working

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking Senior and Principal Hydrologists to lead flood risk management projects across the UK. You will work with modelling specialists, guide junior hydrologists and contribute to nationally important studies, shaping our national hydrology capability.

You will deliver UK-standard hydrology, mentor teams, support business development, and help drive innovation across FCERM projects while benefiting from flexible hybrid working and chartership support.

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.
• Useful additional experience could include GIS, FCERM studies, Flood Risk Assessments, flood policy knowledge or flood modelling.

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 studies

UK standard methods

Hydraulic modelling

Project management

Client relationships

Chartered status / chartership

GIS

Hydraulic modelling software

Tools

GIS

Hydraulic modelling software

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking Senior and Principal Hydrologists to lead flood risk management projects across the UK. You will work with modelling specialists, guide junior hydrologists and contribute to nationally important studies, shaping our national hydrology capability.

You will deliver UK-standard hydrology, mentor teams, support business development, and help drive innovation across FCERM projects while benefiting from flexible hybrid working and chartership support.