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Our Sustainable Water Management Team is seeking a Senior and Principal Hydrologist to help 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. You will be responsible for driving the direction of projects, working with other disciplines within the water team, and overseeing and mentoring junior hydrologists within our team.
As a key member of the team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate in the leadership of our national hydrology. You will be responsible for delivering and providing technical oversight of projects to offer 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.
Your new role, what's involved?
* Provide technical leadership for flood hydrology using recognised UK-based methods (Statistical, ReFH etc.) for often complex studies (small catchments, permeable, urban, complex data).
* Undertake Quality Assurance and independent technical reviews.
* Prepare project and technical reports and presentations.
* Mentor and technically develop others in hydrology.
* Support business development through identifying prospective opportunities and supporting the preparation of proposals.
* Provide project, commercial, and financial management for projects.
* Undertake client and stakeholder liaison.
We'd Love To Hear From You If You Have
* A proven track record in undertaking hydrology studies.
* Experience of undertaking hydrology reviews for statutory bodies.
* Knowledge of hydraulic modelling methods.
* Commercial experience, including project management and bid preparation.
* The 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 skills.
* Chartership with a relevant professional body (or commitment to work towards within an agreed period).
* Desirable experience in GIS, FCERM studies, Flood Risk Assessments, knowledge of UK flood risk policy (NPPF and TAN15), and flood modelling methods.
What's In It For You
Work-life balance: WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important, whether that's for your families, friends, or yourself. Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & Diversity: We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.
Health & Wellbeing: We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.
Your development: We appreciate that development and training are important to you, and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training, or mentoring.
APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP!
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