Hydrologist - Senior​/Principal; WINEP and Water Resources

Overview

Hydrologist - Senior/Principal (WINEP and Water Resources) role s position is part of the Sustainable Water Management team and involves leading and contributing to Water Industry Natural Environment Programme (WINEP) and Water Resources Management Plan (WRMP) projects across the UK.

• Lead and contribute to hydrology, hydro ecology and water resources elements of WINEP investigations and WRMP inputs in recent AMP cycles.
• Develop rainfall–runoff models and apply model calibration techniques; apply wider hydrology approaches for water resources applications in England and Wales.
• Support demand management and water resources modelling approaches; assess climate change resilience.
• Ensure high-quality client and regulator-facing deliverables with attention to detail and quality assurance.
• Collaborate with other sectors/disciplines to deliver hydrological components of challenging projects.
• Utilise programming experience (e.g., Python and/or R) where applicable and further develop these skills.

• A water-focused MSc (e.g., hydrology & water resources, sustainable water management) and a BSc in a related subject (e.g., physical geography, earth sciences, geology, civil engineering, etc.).
• Currently gaining or working towards chartership with a relevant professional body.

• Work-life balance with hybrid working policy; two days a week working from home and opportunities to collaborate in modern UK offices.
• Inclusivity and belonging; support for a diverse workforce and employee resource groups.
• Health & wellbeing initiatives including Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme, and menopause support.
• Flexible time options, including WSP My Hour for personal activities, part-time/flexible working arrangements, and the option to purchase additional leave.
• Development opportunities including training, mentoring, and Chartership support.

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• Mid-Senior level

• Part-time

• Other

• Professional Services