Hydrogeologist - Groundwater Modelling

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.

Are you ready for the next step in your career? Are you eager to develop and help deliver and grow our portfolio of high‑profile projects solving groundwater challenges in the water resources, environmental and infrastructure sectors? We are seeking to appoint mid‑career hydro geologists/modellers to support projects undertaken by the Catchment Science team within our Sustainable Water Management Consulting group. Your work will be varied and challenging, likely including the following:

• Lead high impact groundwater modelling work – Guide delivery of regional and catchment‑scale groundwater studies that support regulatory, infrastructure and environmental clients.
• Take ownership of projects – Responsibility for project management, financial control and quality assurance, shaping outcomes and building strong client relationships.
• Develop and mentor others – Support growth of junior colleagues, with opportunities for people‑management responsibilities as your role progresses.
• Collaborate across a multidisciplinary network – Work with hydrologists, environmental specialists, modellers and engineering teams to deliver integrated water resources solutions.

• Technical delivery of hydrogeology and water resources projects, with emphasis on regional groundwater modelling.
• Manage projects including financial oversight, change control and quality assurance.
• Mentor, supervise and develop junior team members.
• Work with the Hydrogeology and Groundwater Services Lead to define scopes and approaches.
• Produce high‑quality client and public‑facing deliverables that communicate complex data clearly.
• Contribute to bid proposals and help develop innovative solutions for clients.
• Work collaboratively with other sectors and disciplines to deliver integrated project outcomes.
• Promote a safety‑first culture in line with WSP policies.

The Catchment Science team covers water resources and security, hydrology and hydraulics, water quality, hydro ecology and hydrogeology. We provide high‑quality technical services and advice to a wide range of high‑profile customers in the UK and overseas, including government departments, the water industry and industrial sectors such as power, transport, nuclear, mining, commercial and oil and gas.

We offer a 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.

• MSc in Hydrogeology combined with a BSc degree in a related discipline (e.g., geology, geotechnical engineering, civil engineering, environmental science).
• Chartership with a relevant professional body or working towards chartership.

• Groundwater and water resources modelling to support water resource estimation and management, as well as environmental impact assessment.
• Strong understanding of UK hydrogeology and the environmental and regulatory framework of UK water management.
• Strong project management skills, with experience of managing projects from start to finish.
• Understanding of client needs, opportunities and challenges, with a track record of leading and winning work.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the potential to engage and influence at all levels.
• Strong commercial awareness, with experience of identifying and developing business opportunities and preparing winning proposals.
• Excellent report‑writing, technical review, numerical and analytical skills, with an eye for detail and a passion for solving challenging hydrogeological/hydrological problems.

• Hybrid working policy: work from home two days a week with opportunities to collaborate in modern UK offices.
• Flexibility to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the option to make up the time later.
• Part‑time and flexible working…