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WSP has an opportunity for a Hydrologist or Water Resource Engineer to join our UK and Ireland Mine Water team on a full-time, permanent basis in our London office or Naas office (Ireland).

The role will focus on working within the team on a range of projects predominantly within the mining business, although there is also the potential to work with other local sectors including infrastructure, manufacturing and land development.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Contribute to water resources aspects of mining projects, including environmental assessments, permitting, engineering design, ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) considerations, and water stewardship in the industry.
• Conduct climate, hydrological, and hydraulic assessments; develop water management plans; perform water balance modelling; conduct climate change modelling; and design water management infrastructure.
• Conduct dam break analyses and consequence classification assessments.
• Prepare technical documents for senior review.
• Support non-mining projects in the UK and Ireland, including Flood Risk Assessments and SuDS design.
• Travel for project-based site work as needed.
• Assist in client relationship development and business development.
• Collaborate with colleagues and support senior staff to meet project goals.
• Supporting the development and maintenance of client relationships, either through project-based client interaction or through supporting business development efforts of senior staff;
• Working in a collaborative manner with colleagues from other disciplines within WSP as required;
• Work in a collaborative way, taking direction from and supporting more senior staff to achieve project goals and meet deadlines; and
• Display a 'safety first' attitude in line with an interdependent health and safety culture, promoting positive health and safety, raising safety issues through the appropriate channels and adhering to WSP's health and safety policy and procedures.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate:

• BSc degree (or equivalent) in Water Resource Engineering or Civil Engineering (with hydrology and hydraulics modules); or BSc in Geography or Environmental Sciences (with hydrology module). MSc in hydrology and/or including hydraulic design would be advantageous
• Strong technical and report writing skills
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written (in English)
• Ability to work in an open and collaborative manner as part of a team
• Good organisational ability and time management skills
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook)
• Flexibility, willingness and ability to travel both locally and internationally

Desirable skills

• Previous, demonstrable experience conducting hydrologic and hydraulic assessments and / or design of water management infrastructure
• Past experience working on mining sector projects
• Experience in consulting or engineering
• Competency with GIS and CAD systems
• Competency in a programming (e.g. Python, R, C)
• Competency with hydrologic and hydraulic modelling software (e.g., HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, PC SWMM)
• Competency with GoldSim Monte Carlo Simulation software
• Membership of a relevant professional organisation
• Additional skills
• Ability to travel to and from sites across the UK
• Experience of international travel

Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

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Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

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We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing to create a culture of and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

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We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Med24 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

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To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

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