Description
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Senior or Principal Hydrologist (UK Wide) to join our dynamic Sustainable Water Management team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and contribute to high-profile Water Resources Management Plan (WRMP) projects across the UK.
WSP is currently embarking on a significant programme of AMP8 projects for multiple high-profile UK water companies. The projects are geographically and environmentally diverse. WSP is also leading the way in delivering challenging Environmental Destination projects across the UK, a topic that will feature heavily as AMP8 progresses. We will also be supporting water companies with developing hydrology for their WRMPs.
Our Catchwater Science team works across a wide spectrum of services covering water resources and water security, hydrology and hydraulics, water quality, hydroecology and hydrogeology. Through our projects, we provide high-quality technical services and advice to a wide range of high-profile customers in the UK and overseas.
Key responsibilities:
- Contribute to the hydrological and water management elements and WRMP inputs in recent AMP cycles.
- Develop rainfall runoff models and understand model calibration techniques.
- Understand wider hydrology approaches required for water resources applications in England and Wales.
- Familiarity with demand management and water resources modelling approaches.
- Knowledge of the latest UK water resources management regulations, including the Water Resources Planning Guidelines.
- Understanding of approaches to assessing climate change resilience.
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality assurance.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to write high-quality concise reports.
- Collaborate with other sectors/disciplines to deliver hydrological aspects of projects.
Qualifications:
- A water-focused MSc (e.g., hydrology & water resources, sustainable water management) and BSc in a related subject (e.g., physical geography, earth sciences, geology, civil engineering).
- You will have gained, or be working towards chartership with a relevant professional body.