Senior / Principal Geoscientific Flow Engineer

Job Description

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YOUR NEW ROLE, WHAT'S INVOLVED?

• Delivering bespoke numerically orientated geoscience projects to assist decision making in developing the subsurface, with a particular focus on modelling flow and fluid migration processes. Our projects span: geological storage of nuclear waste, CO2 and hydrogen, deep geothermal energy; mine hydrogeology and waste; and tunnels/excavations for infrastructure.
• Projects typically require groundwater flow and solute transport hydrogeological modelling, reservoir simulation/history matching, uncertainty analysis/quantification and/or simulation of coupled-processes (e.g. thermo-hydro-mechanical-chemical-gas);
• Assisting with the development of software solutions (e.g. for data processing/analysis, numerical simulation, post-processing and visualisation) within the global geoscience modelling team, including development of WSP's in-house FracMan modelling software, to stay ahead of the market;
• Being proactive with WSP's global practice area networks in seeking opportunities to collaborate on business and technical and initiatives across Energy, Infrastructure, Nuclear waste and Mining sectors;
• Maintaining close links with our commercial clients in WSP's various business sectors, including delivering software training courses, seeking opportunities to offer our existing services or innovating new solutions to fit clients' needs;
• Supporting business development and writing proposals to help grow our portfolio of modelling projects and technical areas;
• Production of high-quality technical reports and delivery of presentations.
• Communicate project deliverables to clients and be an advocate for our modelling services to both external and internal stakeholders;
• Staying abreast of the latest technological advances and industry trends in the fields of computational geoscience and numerical modelling.

YOUR TEAM

• You will be joining a multi-disciplinary team of experts in the UK, with a focus on the delivery of technologically driven consulting and software solutions. Our projects range across industries including Energy (including renewables such as deep geothermal and CCUS, as well as oil & gas), Nuclear waste disposal (spanning geosphere characterisation, safety and engineering), Infrastructure (tunnels, slopes, geotechnics and underground storage), and Mining (from slope/bench stability, underground mining, to lithium extraction and leaching).
• Our business and clients span all corners of the globe, covering major international companies, government organisations and academia.
• This role reports to the senior leaders of the WSP Geoscience group, located in the UK. The core of our UK-based team is made up of approximately 12 members, covering geology, geomechanics/engineering, hydrogeological/reservoir simulation, geophysics and software engineering. We operate internationally and routinely collaborate with international WSP geoscience and engineering colleagues in Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Australasia on the delivery of world-class consulting projects.
• A choice of office locations is available for the role, with national coverage, favouring London/Reading, Bristol/Cardiff, Birmingham/Nottingham, Manchester and Edinburgh.

WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE

• Doctorate or Master's degree in a Mathematics, Engineering, Earth Science or Physics-related field;
• Background in sourcing/winning and delivering consulting projects commercially;
• Strong track record of the use and development of numerical flow modelling tools and techniques, as applied to hydrogeological, fluid dynamics and/or reservoir engineering applications;
• Experience of scripting languages such as (ideally) Python, or similar;
• Ability to demonstrate a resourceful approach to work, displaying initiative and strong decision-making skills;
• Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to both absorb and impart concepts and information effectively; and
• Excellent scientific writing ability, with experience of producing high-quality technical reports and papers.

In addition, one or more of the following skills will strengthen the application:

• Consulting experience of delivering geoscience-related projects in one or more of our target sectors (Energy, Nuclear, Environment and Infrastructure);
• Experience of software development in languages such as Fortran, C++, or Java;
• Experience of data management using SQL/PostgreSQL and related tools;
• Successful experience of preparing bids to competitive tender processes;
• Experience in liaising with clients and managing professional relationships; and
• Project Management skills

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About Us

We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready!

In today's world it's important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

When considering a career move its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong.

To find out more about our business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Who We Are | WSP

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.

Health & Wellbeing?

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Med24 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.

Flex your time?

For improved work life balance, WSP offers the "WSP Hour" which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

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.

APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP!

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Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.

Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.