Lead Hydraulic Engineer – Hydrology & Hydraulic Hazards - All Locations

Senior Hydraulic Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Hydraulic Engineer with deep expertise in hydrology and hydraulic engineering, including hydrological modelling, flood mitigation, design of hydraulic management systems, and surface water related engineering. The role will lead and support high level assessments, design, and hazard mitigation strategies within EU regulatory frameworks. This professional will act as a technical leader within our Soil Defense & Stabilization capability, contributing to complex project delivery, providing client facing expertise, and supporting work winning activities. Through strong delivery, its focus is to grow and strengthen client relationships, enhance market presence, mentor junior staff, and support team development.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams and direct or manage multidisciplinary projects
• Drive and support capability growth by pursuing new business opportunities with new and existing clients, developing proposals, in coordination with business development
• Lead hydraulic and hydrology projects and assessments
• Develop hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and modelling and related instrumentation and monitoring programs
• Design hydraulic structures and provide technical guidance across all project phases

Qualifications

• MSc/PhD in Hydraulic Engineering, Civil Engineering, or similar, with complementary competencies in Hydrology
• 10–15+ years of experience in hydraulic engineering applied to natural and built environment within EU regulatory frameworks
• Professional chartership required
• Demonstrated experience in delivering hydraulic engineering projects from the proposal stage through to completion, with public and private clients
• Demonstrated experience in proposals for public and private tenders
• Demonstrated experience with infrastructure, energy, utilities or environmental sector clients

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of hydrological and hydraulic processes
• Proficiency with major hydrological and hydraulic modelling tools (BIM certification preferred)
• Ability to integrate hydrological, hydraulic and hydrogeological datasets into coherent risk assessments
• Experience in hydraulic engineering and design in building and infrastructural works
• Knowledge of EU and national standards

Soft Skills & Leadership

• Strong analytical mindset and clear technical communication
• Ability to independently manage complex tasks and coordinate across multidisciplinary teams
• High integrity, orientation to quality, and willingness to mentor junior staff
• Leadership potential to support team growth and capability development
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage complex, multi-disciplinary projects and deliver successful outcomes
• Strategic mindset with the capability to shape and strengthen WSP’s offering and market position
• Have a drive, attitude, and commitment to being an active participant in our growth-driven culture is a must
• Fluent in English