Senior/Principal Hydrologist: Flood Modelling & Strategy

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

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Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland seeks Senior and Principal Hydrologists to lead flood risk management projects across the UK, delivering complex studies and guiding junior staff. You will shape national capability, set technical direction, and contribute to innovation in hydrology and modelling services.

The role offers flexible career development with hybrid working options, supporting chartership and growth within a leading engineering firm.

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

UK standard methods

Project management

Client relationships

Chartered status

Tools

GIS

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland seeks Senior and Principal Hydrologists to lead flood risk management projects across the UK, delivering complex studies and guiding junior staff. You will shape national capability, set technical direction, and contribute to innovation in hydrology and modelling services.

The role offers flexible career development with hybrid working options, supporting chartership and growth within a leading engineering firm.