Engineering consultancy strengthens its environmental portfolio after securing a place across every discipline of the Environment Agency’s new groundwater modelling framework, supporting flood resilience and water management projects nationwide.
WSP has secured a clean sweep of appointments to the Environment Agency’s new National Groundwater Modelling Framework, winning places on all three specialist lots.
The consultancy will provide expertise across regional groundwater modelling, groundwater flood assessment and independent technical review, positioning it as one of the Environment Agency’s principal partners for future groundwater studies.
The framework has been established to improve access to specialist hydrogeological expertise while giving consultants greater visibility of the Environment Agency’s future programme of work.
Supporting Better Flood Forecasting
The framework is intended to strengthen the Environment Agency’s understanding of groundwater systems and improve the modelling tools used to predict and manage flood risk.
Alongside the development of new groundwater models, the programme will support wider research aimed at enhancing flood forecasting, improving resilience and providing stronger evidence for future environmental decision-making.
Groundwater modelling plays an increasingly important role in understanding how water moves beneath the surface, helping to inform flood management strategies, drought planning and the long-term protection of water resources.
Technical Expertise Recognised
WSP says its appointment reflects the depth of its hydrogeology capability, with one of the largest specialist groundwater teams operating in the UK.
The consultancy will draw on its experience in groundwater modelling, environmental assessment and flood risk management to support projects delivered through the framework.
Frank Hulcoop, Delivery Director at WSP, said the appointment demonstrated confidence in the company’s technical capability.
“Being selected across all three lots reflects both the strength and breadth of our groundwater modelling expertise,” he said.
“We look forward to working closely with the Environment Agency to develop more robust groundwater models, improve understanding of flood risk and ultimately deliver better outcomes for communities.”
Growing Public Sector Portfolio
The latest appointment continues a strong period of success for WSP in the public infrastructure sector.
Earlier this year, the consultancy partnered with Mott MacDonald on a £25 million contract supporting environmental assessment and permitting work for the UK’s first Small Modular Reactor (SMR) development at Wylfa on Anglesey.
More recently, WSP also secured a place on Transport for London’s Professional Services Framework, where it will provide programme, project and commercial management expertise across the capital’s transport network.
The Environment Agency framework further strengthens WSP’s position in the UK environmental and infrastructure market, expanding its role in helping public sector organisations tackle increasingly complex challenges around flood resilience, climate adaptation and sustainable water management.
