WSP Global
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You will help deliver and grow our national programme of real time modelling projects, working alongside fluvial and pluvial specialists, hydrologists and modellers across the UK and internationally.
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A little more about your role …
We are expanding our UK flood forecasting capability within the Sustainable Water Management team and are looking for experienced flood forecast modellers and hydrologists at all levels. You will help deliver and grow our national programme of real time modelling projects, working alongside fluvial and pluvial specialists, hydrologists and modellers across the UK and internationally.
This is a chance to take on varied, meaningful work that improves flood warning, strengthens national resilience and supports major infrastructure, government and water sector clients.
Your work will be varied and challenging and is likely to include the following:
Deliver and, where appropriate, lead flood forecast modelling and hydrology studies using tools such as Flood Modeller, PDM and hydrodynamic routing.
Prepare and review model boundaries, undertake rating reviews and complete performance testing.
Carry out quality assurance and independent technical reviews of forecast products.
Produce clear, high quality client and public facing deliverables and contribute to the visualisation of complex data.
Support the development of WSPs flood forecasting service offering.
Mentor less experienced modellers.
Support or lead bid proposals and help develop innovative solutions for clients.
Manage project delivery including commercial, financial and stakeholder aspects.
Collaborate with UK and international WSP teams.
Promote a safety first approach in line with WSP policies procedures.
Your Team
Our national fluvial and pluvial modelling team deliver flood modelling (real time and non-real time) to support a broad portfolio of work including flood warning improvements, FCERM studies and strategic infrastructure projects (including working across the energy, transport, government and water sectors). As an experienced flood forecast modeller, you will be a part of the growing UK based real time modelling capacity and support the development of more junior colleagues as well as being part of the WSP international Practice Area Network looking at flood and weather forecasting.
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.
What we will be looking for you to demonstrate …
Strong understanding of UK flood forecasting techniques, Flood Modeller, rating review, PDM and performance testing
Experience delivering and reviewing real time models, including work for UK statutory bodies such as EA, SEPA, NRW or DfI
Commercial awareness, including supporting or leading proposal development
Ability to engage confidently with clients and stakeholders at all levels
Excellent communication, technical review and analytical skills
Chartership or a commitment to achieving it
Experience with non-real-time modelling is an advantage
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.
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