Principal Wastewater​/Hydraulic Modeller

Job Description

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 are looking for a Wastewater and Hydraulic Modeller with strong Info Works ICM experience to help deliver high quality urban drainage and wastewater projects. This role gives you the chance to apply and grow your technical skills, contribute to project delivery and play an active part in a high performing national water team. You will join an award winning network of over 350 water specialists across the UK, supported by our Global Water Team.

You will work with major clients including Severn Trent, Welsh Water, Scottish Water Horizons and Southern Water, with real scope for progression as you develop technical capability and leadership skills. To find out more about our Water business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP:
Water Resilience | Stronger Together | WSP.

• Build deep technical capability – You will work at the forefront of urban drainage modelling, helping to develop approaches and improve efficiency using Info Works ICM.
• See your impact on real projects – Your modelling expertise will directly shape project decisions and improve network performance for some of the UKs largest water companies.
• Grow into leadership – You will support project delivery, review technical outputs and build the skills needed to supervise and guide others.
• Collaborate as part of a national team – You will work alongside specialists across the UK and contribute to a growing capability with strong visibility and support.
• Develop professionally – You will have opportunities to gain chartership, support industry forums and contribute to knowledge sharing within the wider team.

• Deliver and enhance wastewater and urban drainage models using Info Works ICM.
• Contribute technical expertise across a range of wastewater and drainage projects.
• Support the team lead with day to day project delivery and review of outputs.
• Apply independent engineering judgement and contribute innovative solutions.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and support project meetings.
• Contribute to business development and proposal preparation.
• Support learning and knowledge sharing across the team.

• A relevant degree and chartered, or significantly progressed on your journey in pursuing qualification with ICE, IEI, IoW or CIWEM.
• Able to demonstrate clear and successful experience of wastewater hydraulic modelling (Info Works ICM) and an ability to check the technical outputs of others prior to issue.
• A good working knowledge of Water Industry Specifications, Code of Practice for the Hydraulic Modelling of Urban Drainage Systems and relevant British Standards.
• Good presentation, written and verbal communication skills.

Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?

We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

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