Flood Forecasting Modeller

Job Description

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.

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.

• 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

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.

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging  have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.