Wsp
WSP provides engineering, design, and consulting services across diverse sectors worldwide.
Associate / Technical Director - Flood Forecast Modelling
Develop and lead real-time flood forecast models for UK projects.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Provide technical delivery and, where appropriate, leadership for flood forecast modelling and hydrology studies, including developing Flood Modeller‑based models, preparing hydrology boundaries (PDM), performance testing, and rating reviews. • Undertake quality assurance and independent technical reviews of existing flood forecasting reports and products. • Produce high‑quality client‑ and public‑facing deliverables, communicating complex data visualisation and interpretation effectively. • Collaborate with the wider fluvial and pluvial modelling leadership team to further develop the flood forecasting service offering. • Mentor and provide technical support to less‑experienced flood forecasting modellers. • Support (and where appropriate lead) high‑quality bid proposals and develop innovative solutions to meet client needs. • Manage project, commercial and financial aspects of assignments. • Conduct client and stakeholder liaison. • Promote a “safety first” attitude in line with WSP’s health and safety policy and procedures. • Work collaboratively with global WSP teams despite the role being primarily UK based.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸flood modelling
- ▸model testing
- ▸qa review
- ▸data visualisation
- ▸project management
- ▸client liaison
What You Bring
• Excellent understanding of UK flood forecasting techniques, rating review, Flood Modeller, PDM and performance testing, with a proven record in real‑time model development and testing. • Experience carrying out reviews and calculations to satisfy UK statutory bodies such as EA, SEPA, NRW or DfI. • Strong commercial awareness and experience identifying and developing business opportunities, including preparation of winning proposals. • Proven ability to understand client needs, opportunities and challenges, and to lead and win work. • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and influence at all levels. • Strong report‑writing, technical review, numerical and analytical skills, attention to detail, and a passion for solving challenging flood forecasting problems. • Chartered membership with a relevant professional body (or commitment to achieve within an agreed period). • Experience and flexibility to review non‑real‑time modelling is an advantage.
Requirements
- ▸flood modeller
- ▸pdm
- ▸real‑time
- ▸chartered
- ▸commercial
- ▸analytical
Benefits
What if you could shape a career as unique as you? At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons. We offer a dynamic, but supportive environment for a motivated and talented individual to fulfil their potential. We recognise that our people are central to our success as a business. • Hybrid working policy: two days per week remote, with collaboration in modern offices. • Inclusive culture encouraging authentic selves, supported by employee resource groups. • Health and wellbeing support through the Thrive programme, virtual GP service, Gymflex discounts, and comprehensive menopause support. • “WSP My Hour” initiative allowing one hour each day for personal activities with flexible make‑up time. • Part‑time, flexible working arrangements, additional leave purchase, and flexibility to use bank holidays as needed. • Investment in personal development through training, mentoring, and support for chartership.
Work Environment
Hybrid