Senior Hydrologist – Flood Risk Modelling Leader

WSP in the UK & Ireland; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Chartership support

Wellbeing programme

Job summary

WSP UK & Ireland is seeking a Senior/Principal Hydrologist to lead flood risk management projects across the UK. You will deliver hydrology studies, mentor junior staff and shape our national capability in water resilience for government, authorities and major infrastructure clients.

Join a multidisciplinary team that values innovation, collaboration and professional development. With flexible working, chartership support and a strong focus on work-life balance, this role offers high visibility

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 standards

Leadership

Client relations

Tools

GIS

ReFH

Job description

WSP UK & Ireland is seeking a Senior/Principal Hydrologist to lead flood risk management projects across the UK. You will deliver hydrology studies, mentor junior staff and shape our national capability in water resilience for government, authorities and major infrastructure clients.

Join a multidisciplinary team that values innovation, collaboration and professional development. With flexible working, chartership support and a strong focus on work-life balance, this role offers high visibility