Senior Consultant, Surface Water Quality Modelling - WSP India

About the Organisation:

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Transportation & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Power & Energy, Resources and Industry sectors, as well as offering strategic advisory services. Our talented people around the globe engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

With approximately 4,000 talented people across 3 locations (Noida, Bengaluru & Mumbai offices) in India and more than 73,000 globally, in 550 offices across 40 countries, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

At “WSP” we draw on the diverse skills and capabilities of our employees globally to compete for the most exciting and complex projects across the world and bring the same level of expertise to our local communities. We are proud to be an international collective of innovative thinkers who work on the most complex problems. Unified under one strong brand, we use our local expertise, international reach and global scale to prepare our cities and environments for the future, connect communities and help societies thrive in built and natural ecosystems. True to our guiding principles, our business is built on four cornerstones: Our People, Our Clients, Our Operational Excellence and Our Expertise.

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We are

• Passionate people doing purposeful and sustainable work that helps shape our communities and the future.

• A collaborative team that thrives on challenges and unconventional thinking.

• A network of experts channeling our curiosity into creating solutions for complex issues.

About the job:

Responsibilities

YOUR NEW ROLE, WHAT’S INVOLVED?

We are seeking senior professionals to join our rapidly expanding team of Water Quality and Catchment Management specialists so that we can continue to deliver sustainable solutions to the water sector and environmental regulators in the UK and help protect the water environment.

With a background in earth sciences and working knowledge of water quality and geochemistry / environmental chemistry you should be aware of the UK situation with regard to:

• How river, lake and TraCs water quality is protected through the WFD and other regulatory tools;

• Be aware / have working knowledge of water quality modelling tools (SAGIS, SIMCAT, InfoWorks, ICM etc.).

• Experience on national level infrastructure projects, particularly for National Highways. Experience of HEWRAT or drainage would be advantageous.

• Experience of EIA scoping, reviews and assessments for water/hydrology chapters.

• Experience of water quality permitting and completion or review of H1 and RQP assessments.

• Demonstrate understanding of how to conceptualise a water quality problem and knowledge of the available datasets which can be used in problem solving.
  
  
  

Prior work experience, either postdoctoral or in consultancy or working in the water sector (regulator or industry) would be desirable.

You should have an interest in problem solving through interrogation of time series and spatial datasets, good conceptualisation skills and understand the important of source pathway receptor models and be able to clearly communicate ideas either through your writing or visualisations. An awareness of how groundwater and surface water interact would also be useful.

Awareness of sampling network design, liaising with UK teams on risk assessment before field work, and data collation and interpretation (for river and / or groundwater sampling and monitoring) would also be beneficial and some knowledge of catchment management / agri-environment schemes.

The role will include the following:

• Water quality data analysis, conceptualisation and visualisation and clear communication;

• Carrying out desk-based investigations / interpretation of datasets.

• Helping to design field monitoring campaigns including traditional and non-traditional approaches;

• Delivery of technical reports and presentations to clients; and

• Winning new work and writing proposals for new projects.

• Project and task management.

• Being a key member of our water quality team in Sustainable Water Management;

You will be based in our India office (Bengaluru or Mumbai as per your choice), but will work collaboratively with teams across WSP’s global business and mainly with our UK based teams. So, being able to work effectively as part of a diverse team, as well as individually for discrete tasks, is very important to us.

YOUR TEAM:

Our Sustainable Water Management team works across a spectrum of services covering water quality and catchment management water resources and security, hydrology and hydraulics, geomorphology, hydroecology and hydrogeology. We provide high quality technical services and advice to high-profile customers in the UK and overseas, including government departments and agencies, the water industry, and industrial sectors, including power, transport, nuclear, mining, commercial and oil and gas.

We offer a dynamic, but supportive environment for a motivated and talented individual to fulfil their potential. We recognise that our people are central to our success as a business. As a consequence, we are committed to a providing a comprehensive framework for the professional development of our staff, including:

• Access to extensive internal and external training opportunities;

• A mentoring programme; and

• Support for gaining chartership through professional institutions.

Qualifications:

WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE

• Degree-level qualifications in a relevant subject (e.g. geography, geology, geochemistry, earth/environmental science, civil engineering or similar);

• A higher degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. river or lake water quality, water chemistry, hydrogeochemistry, water management, environmental science, or similar), is desirable, but not essential;

• You should have excellent analytical skills, and be able to apply them to analysing problems and finding solutions to novel challenges;

• Experience in use of MS Office tools (Word, Teams, Excel, Access, Powerpoint) and use of GIS packages, such as ArcGIS or QGIS;

• You will collaborate effectively as part of a team and be able to work independently with some steer;

• You will demonstrate excellent communication skills, being able to write clearly and / or communicate ideas through visualisations.
  

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Work-life balance?

WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important – whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself.

Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.

• Inclusivity & Diversity?

We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.

Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP’s Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential.

• Your development?

We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training or mentoring.

Working with Us:
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

Our Hybrid Working Module
With us, you can operate in a flexible, agile, yet structured work environment and follow a Hybrid Work Model.

• Maximize collaboration.

• Maintain product quality and cultural integrity.

• Balance community, collaboration, opportunity, productivity, and efficiency.

Health, Safety and Wellbeing

Our people are our greatest asset, and we prioritize a safe work environment. Health, safety, and wellbeing are integral to our culture, with each of us accountable for fostering a safe workplace through our “Making Health and Safety Personal” initiative. Our Zero Harm Vision drives us to reduce risks through innovative solutions, earning recognition for our global health and safety practices with the prestigious RoSPA Health and Safety Awards for six consecutive years.
Inclusivity and Diversity

WSP India is dedicated to fostering a sustainable and inclusive work environment where our greatest strength - Our People -feel valued, respected, and supported. We ensure an unbiased approach in hiring, promotion, and performance evaluation, regardless of age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, physical ability, education, social status, or cultural background.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of over 73,300 talented global professionals dedicated to making a positive impact. Together, we can make a difference in communities both near and far.

With us, you can.