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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.
A Little More About Your Role…
We are seeking to appoint a talented, enthusiastic and committed Senior Water Resources Consultant to support a range of projects undertaken by our Sustainable Water Management team spanning water resources planning, water policy and hydrology. You will have responsibility for technical delivery, project management and will support winning new work through the development of proposals.
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic, flexible self‑starter who is capable of both independent work and working as part of a team. You will be a highly motivated, numerate candidate with excellent communication skills and the ability to apply technical knowledge to analyse problems and find solutions to new challenges.
The role will have a specific focus on existing UK water companies, regional groups and regulators but you will also work with clients across a number of sectors, including opportunities beyond the UK in the EU and wider international projects.
Your Team
We are a Catchment Science team that brings together expertise in water resources, hydrogeology, water quality, catchment management, hydroecology, hydrology and flood risk. We support clients to holistically understand the resilience of their existing water resource systems and how they may change under population growth, environmental pressures and climate change, and help them develop and appraise solutions.
What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…
* Demonstrable experience in applying water resources management tools and a breadth of water resource planning experience in consultancy, water company, regulatory or academic contexts.
* An understanding of the latest UK regulatory requirements, including the Water Resource Planning Guidelines.
* Experience in water resources planning projects such as environmental destination, water resources modelling and/or demand management.
* Strong numerate and analytical skills, and ability to apply these to analysing problems and finding solutions to novel challenges.
* Programming experience in Python and/or R is advantageous, together with an interest in developing innovative solutions to water management.
* Experience of managing small projects and an interest in developing project management skills.
* Excellent communication skills and ability to write concise, high‑quality reports.
Qualifications
* A degree‑level qualification in a relevant subject such as geography, hydrology, earth/environmental science, civil engineering or maths.
* Post‑graduate qualification in water resources management, hydrology or a related discipline.
* Progress towards chartership with a relevant professional body.
Benefits & Development
Work‑life balance: WSP offers a hybrid working policy, providing flexibility to work from home two days a week and opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences, encouraging people to bring their authentic selves to work.
Health & Wellbeing: We provide a Thrive programme, virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme, and comprehensive menopause support package.
Flex your time: ‘WSP My Hour’ allows one hour each day for personal activities, with flexibility to make up the time earlier or later.
Your development: We invest in your growth through training, mentoring, and chartership support.
Legal Statement
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.
Seniority level: Mid–Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales Industries: Professional Services
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