Hydrologist / Water Resource Engineer (Mining)

Overview

Hydrologist / Water Resource Engineer (Mining) role at WSP in the UK & Ireland. This full-time, permanent opportunity is based in the London or Naas offices.

The role focuses on working within the UK & Ireland Mine Water team on projects predominantly within the mining sector, with opportunities to work with other sectors including infrastructure, manufacturing and land development.

What you'll do

• 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 more senior staff to meet project goals.
• Support the development and maintenance of client relationships, or support business development efforts of senior staff.
• Work in a collaborative manner with colleagues from other disciplines within WSP as required.
• Display a safety-first attitude in line with health and safety culture, promoting positive health and safety and adhering to WSP's policies and procedures.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate

• BSc degree (or equivalent) in Water Resource Engineering or Civil Engineering (with hydrology and hydraulics modules); or BSc in Geography or Environmental Sciences (with hydrology module). MSc in hydrology and/or hydraulic design would be advantageous.
• Strong technical and report writing skills.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written (in English).
• Ability to work in an open and collaborative manner as part of a team.
• Good organisational ability and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook).
• Flexibility, willingness and ability to travel both locally and internationally.

Desirable skills

• Previous, demonstrable 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, PCSWMM).
• 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.

Other

Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

What's in it for you? Benefits

• Work-life balance with hybrid working policy: work from home two days a week and access to modern offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity and Belonging: diverse, authentic representation and employee resource groups.
• Health & Wellbeing: Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, workplace adjustments, Gymflex (up to 40% off gym memberships), menopause support.
• Flex your time: "WSP My Hour" allowing one hour per day for personal activities, with flexible time adjustment; part-time and flexible arrangements; optional extra leave and bank holiday use.
• Your development: training, mentoring, chartership opportunities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

#WeAreWSP: We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. Disability Confident status; we will interview all disabled applicants who meet essential criteria and support workplace adjustments as needed.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Professional Services

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