Assistant Consultant Surface Water Quality Modelling

WSP; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm is seeking a Water Quality and Catchment Management specialist with over 2 years of experience. The role involves delivering sustainable solutions for the water sector, analyzing water quality data, and collaborating with teams primarily in the UK. The ideal candidate should have a background in earth sciences and familiarity with water quality modeling tools. This position offers a hybrid working model and opportunities to work on impactful projects globally.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in water quality analysis and environmental assessment.
• Familiarity with sampling network design and risk assessment.
• Ability to analyze time series and spatial data.

Responsibilities

• Analyze water quality data and visualize results.
• Design field monitoring campaigns.
• Deliver technical reports and manage projects.

Skills

Background in earth sciences

Working knowledge of water quality

Understanding of UK regulations

Familiarity with water quality modeling tools

Experience in infrastructure projects

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of groundwater-surface water interactions

Tools

SAGIS

SIMCAT

InfoWorks

ICM

Job description

We are seeking professionals with over 2 years of industry experience to join our expanding team of Water Quality and Catchment Management specialists. Your role will involve delivering sustainable solutions to the water sector and environmental regulators in the UK to help protect the water environment.

Key qualifications include:

• Background in earth sciences with working knowledge of water quality and geochemistry/environmental chemistry.
• Understanding of UK regulations related to river, lake, and TraCs water quality, including tools like the WFD.
• Familiarity with water quality modelling tools such as SAGIS, SIMCAT, InfoWorks, and ICM.
• Experience in infrastructure projects, especially for National Highways, and knowledge of HEWRAT or drainage.
• Experience in EIA scoping, reviews, assessments for water/hydrology, and water quality permitting.
• Ability to conceptualize water quality problems, utilize datasets, and analyze time series and spatial data.
• Strong communication skills for writing reports and visualizations.
• Knowledge of groundwater and surface water interactions.

Additional advantageous skills include:

• Sampling network design, risk assessment, and data interpretation for river and groundwater sampling.
• Understanding of catchment management and agri-environment schemes.

Responsibilities:

• Water quality data analysis, conceptualization, and visualization.
• Desk-based investigations and designing field monitoring campaigns.
• Delivering technical reports and presentations.
• Winning new projects, writing proposals, and managing projects/tasks.

You will be a key member of our water quality team in Sustainable Water Management, based in our India office (Bengaluru or Mumbai), collaborating globally, mainly with UK teams.

WSP is a leading global professional services firm committed to sustainability, diversity, and innovation. We offer opportunities to work on complex projects worldwide, shaping cities and communities for the future.

We value inclusivity, health, safety, and wellbeing. Our hybrid working model promotes flexibility while prioritizing safety. Join us to make a meaningful impact and advance your career in a collaborative environment.

If passionate about purposeful work and challenges, we invite you to apply and be part of our mission to create a better future.