Wsp
WSP provides engineering, design, and consulting services across diverse sectors worldwide.
Wastewater Network Modeller (Assistant to Principal)
Support hydraulic modelling of wastewater networks using InfoWorks and GIS tools
Job Highlights
About the Role
We are seeking Wastewater Network Modellers (Assistant to Principal) to deliver projects for the UK’s largest regulated water companies, collaborating with other WSP business units and developing technical expertise to enhance both quality and service efficiency. In this role you will support hydraulic modelling studies for core water clients using industry‑standard software such as InfoWorks ICM/CS, TUFLOW, FRM and other tools, working within the team to refine existing models and build new ones that assess asset performance. • Provide technical input on urban drainage projects and support the wastewater team in delivering current and future projects. • Support development of feasibility studies and optioneering. • Use network models to evaluate and optimise asset performance. • Prepare reports and supporting drawings. • Define work required by field investigation teams. • Develop and maintain client relationships at all levels, coordinating project meetings. • Contribute to team learning through knowledge‑sharing exercises. • Promote the WSP brand at industry forums and conferences.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸hydraulic modelling
- ▸network modelling
- ▸asset optimisation
- ▸feasibility studies
- ▸client management
- ▸report preparation
What You Bring
We look for candidates with a relevant degree, chartered (or chartership‑bound) membership of a professional institution, solid experience in urban drainage modelling, extensive use of hydraulic modelling software (especially InfoWorks ICM), and familiarity with GIS platforms such as ArcGIS, QGIS or MapInfo. • Degree in engineering, environmental science, geography or a related discipline. • Chartered membership of a relevant professional institution (e.g., ICE, CIWEM) or working towards chartership. • Strong knowledge and experience in urban drainage modelling, able to review technical outputs of others. • Extensive experience with hydraulic modelling software, particularly InfoWorks ICM or similar. • Familiarity with GIS tools such as ArcGIS, QGIS or MapInfo.
Requirements
- ▸degree
- ▸chartered
- ▸urban drainage
- ▸infoworks icm
- ▸gis
- ▸hydraulic modelling
Benefits
At WSP you can shape a career as unique as you are, with global reach that offers new challenges and the chance to work alongside diverse, talented individuals who help expand your horizons. You will join an award‑winning water team of over 600 professionals across the UK, serving clients including Severn Trent Water, United Utilities and Scottish Water Horizons, with clear progression opportunities for those who combine technical knowledge with strong leadership behaviours. Our employee benefits focus on work‑life balance, hybrid flexibility, inclusive employee resource groups, health and wellbeing programmes, a flexible “My Hour” each day, and comprehensive development support including training, mentoring and chartership pathways. • Hybrid working policy: two remote days per week with modern office collaboration. • Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, Gymflex discounts and menopause support for health and wellbeing. • “WSP My Hour” – one flexible hour each day for personal activities. • Part‑time, flexible working arrangements, additional leave purchase and adaptable bank‑holiday usage. • Development opportunities through training, mentoring and chartership support.
Work Environment
Hybrid