Flood Risk / Hydraulic Modeller - Sustainable Water Management in Basingstoke

Our Sustainable Water Management Team is seeking Flood Risk Modellers to deliver our national programme of work. Focusing 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. Our national fluvial and pluvial modelling team delivers flood modelling to support a broad portfolio of work including FCERM studies, major infrastructure projects across the energy, transport, government and water sectors, and strategic studies. As a key member of the team you will collaborate with our national hydraulic modelling team. You will be responsible for delivering and supporting the 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.

Responsibilities

• Work on fluvial and pluvial modelling projects using flood modelling software such as Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, HECRAS or ICM.
• Support our flood modelling studies within teams.
• Scope and develop hydraulic modelling approaches.
• Lead or support technical reviews of hydraulic models.
• Prepare or support technical reports and presentations for clients and stakeholders, dependent on experience.
• Support business development by identifying prospective opportunities and leading on the preparation of proposals.
• Provide support or lead project, commercial and financial management for projects.
• Client and stakeholder liaison.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in undertaking fluvial and pluvial hydraulic modelling.
• Provide technical leadership in flood modelling within teams.
• Experience of undertaking model reviews for statutory bodies.
• Commercial experience, including project management and bid preparation.
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams.
• Relevant experience of delivering infrastructure projects or working with local authority/national government.
• Drive and ability to build client relationships and develop suitable opportunities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Chartership 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 team.

Benefits and Working Conditions

• Work‑life balance: 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.
• Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We encourage people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society.
• Health & Wellbeing: We are committed to supporting our people, providing tools to improve health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme, virtual GP service, gym benefits and comprehensive menopause support.
• Flex Your Time: WSP offers “WSP My Hour,” allowing one hour each day for personal activities, with 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.
• Development: We foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

About WSP

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EEO Statement

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