Wastewater Network Modeller

WSP in the UK & Ireland; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Flexible working arrangements

Part-time options

Paid leave adjustments

Virtual GP service

Gymflex scheme

Menopause support package

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Wastewater Network Modeller (Assistant to Principal) to develop, analyse, and maintain hydraulic models supporting asset performance and feasibility studies.

You will provide technical input on urban drainage, support feasibility studies, prepare reports, coordinate field investigations, and help maintain client relationships while contributing to team knowledge.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, environmental science, geography, or related discipline.
• Chartered membership of a relevant professional institution or working toward chartership.
• Sound knowledge of urban drainage modelling and ability to validate technical outputs.
• Extensive experience with hydraulic modelling software, particularly InfoWorks ICM or similar.
• Familiarity with GIS platforms such as ArcGIS, QGIS, or MapInfo.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical input on urban drainage and wastewater projects.
• Support development of feasibility studies and optimisation of asset performance using network models.
• Prepare reports and supporting drawings.
• Define work required by field investigation teams.
• Maintain client relationships, coordinate project meetings.
• Contribute to team knowledge through sharing and training.
• Promote WSP brand at industry forums and conferences.

Skills

Technical input

Team collaboration

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor's/MS degree in engineering or related

Chartered membership / working toward chartership

Tools

InfoWorks ICM

ArcGIS

QGIS

MapInfo

Job description

Job Description

At WSP, our Water Team delivers hydraulic modelling and wastewater network solutions to major UK water companies. The role of Wastewater Network Modeller (Assistant to Principal) involves developing, analyzing, and maintaining hydraulic models to support asset performance and feasibility studies.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical input on urban drainage and wastewater projects.
• Support development of feasibility studies and optimisation of asset performance using network models.
• Prepare reports and supporting drawings.
• Define work required by field investigation teams.
• Maintain client relationships, coordinate project meetings.
• Contribute to team knowledge through sharing and training.
• Promote WSP brand at industry forums and conferences.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, environmental science, geography, or related discipline.
• Chartered membership of a relevant professional institution (e.g. ICE/CIWEM) or working toward chartership.
• Sound knowledge of urban drainage modelling and ability to validate technical outputs.
• Extensive experience with hydraulic modelling software, particularly InfoWorks ICM or similar.
• Familiarity with GIS platforms such as ArcGIS, QGIS, or MapInfo.

Benefits & Development

WSP offers a hybrid working model (two days remote, rest in office), flexible working arrangements, part‑time options and paid leave adjustments. Development is supported through training, mentoring, and chartership programmes. Health and wellbeing benefits include virtual GP service, gymflex scheme, and menopause support package.

Workplace Culture

WSP values inclusion, diversity and integrity. Employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work and participate in employee resource groups to foster belonging.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.