Principal Water Resources Engineer

4 weeks ago


Naas, Ireland WSP in the UK & Ireland Full time

Overview Principal Water Resources Engineer (Mining) at WSP in the UK & Ireland. This role involves delivering water resource consulting for mining projects, including hydrology, hydraulics, water balance, flood modelling and water quality, with opportunities for international travel and collaboration within the Mine Water team across the UK, Ireland and internationally.
Responsibilities Deliver consulting services to internal and external clients in conceptual model development, hydraulics, engineering design, hydrology, mine water management, stormwater management, water balance assessment, dam break assessment, flood modelling and flood risk assessment, water quality assessments and water conservation & demand management.
Direct and review water resource aspects of a range of international mining and water resource projects, including environmental assessments, environmental permitting, and engineering design projects.
Assist with developing projects and services which support climate change reporting, resilience and adaptation, including nature-based solutions.
Project coordination, managing and participating actively in the development of budgets, schedules and plans for projects and proposals.
Mentor junior staff within the Mine Water team to support their career development, technical excellence and commercial awareness.
Project based travel and site work, working both in the UK, Ireland and internationally.
Contribute to multidisciplinary project teams on local, regional and international consulting projects, so they are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to client and WSP's standards.
Display a safety-first attitude in line with an interdependent health and safety culture, promoting positive health and safety, raising safety issues through the appropriate channels and adhering to WSP’s health and safety policy and procedures.
Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering, hydrology or a related field; postgraduate qualification in engineering or environmental management is desirable.
Previous demonstrable experience conducting hydrologic and hydraulic assessments and design of water management infrastructure.
Technical report writing skills and ability to guide/peer review contributions.
Experience of project management or coordination and financial tracking skills.
What’s in it for you Work-life balance with a hybrid working policy offering flexibility to work from home and in modern offices across the UK.
Inclusivity and belonging initiatives and a culture of integrity and belonging.
Health and wellbeing programs, including Thrive and access to Virtual GP services, plus menopause support and gym benefits.
Flexible working arrangements and time-banking options to support personal commitments.
Development opportunities, mentoring and chartership support.
About Us WSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm with thousands of professionals worldwide. Our UK & Ireland team collaborates to deliver positive, lasting impacts in communities through innovation, integrity and inclusion.

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