Senior / Principal Hydraulic Modellers

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.Our Sustainable Water Management Team are seeking Senior and Principal Flood Risk Modellers to help deliver our national programme of work. Focussing on the delivery of flood risk management projects you will have the opportunity to be a major contributor or lead for our external and internal clients. You will be responsible for driving the direction of projects working with other disciplines within the water team and overseeing and mentoring junior hydraulic modellers within our team.Our national fluvial and pluvial modelling team deliver flood modelling to support a broad portfolio of work including FCERM studies, major infrastructure projects (including working across the energy, transport, government and water sectors), and strategic studies.As a key member of the team you will have the opportunity to collaborate in the leadership of our national hydraulic modelling team. You will be responsible for delivering and technical oversight of projects to provide a range of flood risk management related services for government, local authority, private and major infrastructure clients as well as supporting the delivery of innovation in our sector.A little more about your role…Provide technical leadership for fluvial and pluvial modelling projects including experience using flood modelling software e.g. Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, HECRAS or ICMCoordinating and managing flood modelling studies within our teamsScoping and developing hydraulic modelling approachesUndertaking technical reviews of hydraulic modelsPreparation of technical reports and presentations for clients and stakeholdersMentoring and technical development of others in fluvial and pluvial modellingSupport business development through identifying prospective opportunities and leading on the preparation of proposalsProviding project, commercial and financial management for projectsUndertaking client and stakeholder liaisonWhat we will be looking for you to demonstrate…Proven track record in undertaking fluvial and pluvial hydraulic modellingProvide technical leadership in flood modelling in teamsExperience of undertaking model reviews for statutory bodiesCommercial experience, including project management and bid preparationAbility to work within multidisciplinary teamsRelevant experience of delivering infrastructure projects or working with local authority/national governmentDrive and ability to build client relationships and develop suitable opportunitiesExcellent written and verbal communicationChartership with a relevant professional body (or commitment to work towards within an agreed period)Desirable to have experience in: GIS; FCERM studies; Flood Risk Assessments; knowledge of UK flood risk policy (NPPF and TAN15); UK flood estimation methods.Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the teamImagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.With us, you can.Apply today.#LI-ES1 #J-18808-Ljbffr