Hydrologist / Water Resource Engineer (Mining) – WSP
WSP is looking for an experienced hydrologist or water resources engineer to join our UK and Ireland Mine Water team on a full‑time, permanent basis in London or Naas (Ireland). The role focuses on mining projects but can also involve other local sectors such as infrastructure, manufacturing and land development.
Responsibilities
* Contribute to water resources aspects of mining projects, including environmental assessments, permitting, engineering design, ESG considerations, and water stewardship.
* Conduct climate, hydrological and hydraulic assessments; develop water management plans; perform water balance modelling; conduct climate change modelling and design water management infrastructure.
* Conduct dam‑break analyses and consequence classification assessments.
* Prepare technical documents for senior review.
* Support non‑mining projects in the UK and Ireland, including Flood Risk Assessments and SuDS design.
* Travel for project‑based site work as needed.
* Assist in client relationship development and business development.
* Collaborate with colleagues and support senior staff to meet project goals.
* Work collaboratively with other disciplines within WSP as required.
* Display a ‘safety first’ attitude in line with WSP’s health and safety culture.
Qualifications
* BSc degree (or equivalent) in Water Resource Engineering, Civil Engineering (with hydrology and hydraulics modules), Geography or Environmental Sciences (with hydrology module). MSc in hydrology and/or hydraulic design is advantageous.
* Strong technical and report‑writing skills.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
* Ability to work in an open and collaborative manner as part of a team.
* Good organisational ability and time‑management skills.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook).
* Flexibility, willingness and ability to travel locally and internationally.
Desirable Skills
* Experience conducting hydrologic and hydraulic assessments and/or design of water management infrastructure.
* Past experience working on mining sector projects.
* Experience in consulting or engineering.
* Competency with GIS and CAD systems.
* Competency in a programming language (e.g., Python, R, C).
* Competency with hydrologic and hydraulic modelling software (e.g., HEC‑RAS, HEC‑HMS, PC SWMM).
* Competency with GoldSim Monte Carlo Simulation software.
* Membership of a relevant professional organisation.
* Additional language skills.
* Ability to travel to and from sites across the UK; experience of international travel.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
EEO 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.
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