Job Description
At WSP, you can grow and do what matters to you, tapping into our global reach to discover new challenges and work with diverse, talented individuals.
About the role
This is a senior leadership role within WSP’s UK Sustainable Water Management Consulting business, leading our Hydrology Service. Hydrology underpins much of what we do across flood risk, water resources and major infrastructure projects, making this a critical role for service growth, technical excellence and future capability.
Responsibilities
* Lead the growth and strategic development of WSP’s Hydrology Service across the UK.
* Provide senior technical leadership in hydrology, with a strong personal track record across key hydrological disciplines.
* Set direction on technical excellence, training, innovation and external profile, in collaboration with technical leads.
* Act as an independent technical reviewer and provide quality assurance for complex hydrological assessments.
* Oversee and contribute to high quality client and public‑facing deliverables, with clear communication and effective interpretation of complex data.
* Support and lead high‑value bids and proposals, shaping innovative solutions that respond to client needs.
* Manage projects from a commercial, financial and delivery perspective.
* Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.
* Work collaboratively with the wider Sustainable Water Management leadership team and with global WSP teams.
* Promote a strong safety‑first culture in line with WSP health and safety policies.
While this is primarily a UK‑based role, it also offers the opportunity to work with colleagues across WSP’s global business.
About the team
WSP’s Hydrology Service supports a wide range of flood risk management, water resources and major infrastructure projects. The team works closely with hydraulic modelling, flood risk assessment, hydro‑ecology and water quality specialists across the UK and our Global Capability Centre in India.
We are a trusted advisor to clients including the Environment Agency, UK water companies and infrastructure providers, delivering major programmes such as the Mapping and Modelling Framework, AMP8 WINEP schemes, Water Resources Management Plans and large‑scale infrastructure projects across the UK and Ireland.
We offer a supportive, collaborative and ambitious environment where experienced leaders can make a genuine impact and continue to grow their profile.
What we are looking for
You will be a recognised specialist in hydrology with extensive experience applying UK policy, guidance and best practice across complex projects. You will bring strong commercial awareness and a proven ability to develop and win work, alongside the leadership skills needed to grow and inspire a high‑performing team.
You will be able to demonstrate
* Deep technical expertise in hydrology, including flood estimation, water resources and advanced analytical techniques.
* Strong knowledge of UK statutory requirements and experience working with regulators such as EA, SEPA, NRW or DfI.
* Experience supporting or leading hydrological inputs to major infrastructure schemes.
* A strong external profile, including industry publications, conference presentations or technical leadership roles.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence at senior client and stakeholder level.
* Commercial acumen, with a track record of shaping opportunities and delivering successful proposals.
* High‑quality report writing, technical review and analytical skills.
* Chartership with a relevant professional body, or a commitment to achieve this within an agreed timeframe.
Benefits
What’s in it for you?
Work‑life balance
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.
Inclusivity & Belonging
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We encourage people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society.
Health & Wellbeing
We provide access to a virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments and a range of wellbeing benefits including a gym flex scheme and a comprehensive menopause support package.
Flex your time
WSP offers the ‘WSP My Hour’, allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part‑time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
Your development
We invest in your growth through training, mentoring and chartership support.
#WeAreWSP
Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
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