Our charity champions were thrilled with the success of a plant sale last week which raised over £450 for our two corporate charities Maggie’s and the Wallingford Emergency Food Bank. We received donations of plants from our green-fingered colleagues and Nurture Group, which manages our grounds.

Registration now open for our online #SuDS course at https://bit.ly/SuDScourse#SuDS This online programme of recorded and live sessions provides a detailed understanding of surface water drainage planning and design. Places available to join now (course runs until 10 August 2026).

Are you an enthusiastic and highly motivated engineer / scientist seeking a change? We are currently expanding our Hydrodynamic and Metocean Team, where support and problem sharing is an important part of our culture. https://job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/hrwallingford/jobs/4851141101

Our team will be presenting at the 39th Int'l Coastal Engineering Conf, 17-22 May. 🌊 https://ow.ly/3nu050YVwH7 🌊 https://ow.ly/QU9S50YVwH8 #CoastalEngineering

New dates announced for our TELEMAC summer school. Taking place on 7-10 July this four-day classroom course gives an insight to the hydrodynamic tools available in the #TELEMAC suite. For more details and to book your place see https://www.hrwallingford.com/training/courses/telemac-summer-school

As part of our Maritime and Ships Division you will work in a team of specialist engineers and scientists on major projects worldwide. This role will involve working in our UK Ship Simulation Centre and our physical modelling hall. https://job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/hrwallingford/jobs/4817189101

Our team will be giving presentations on 5 May at EGU26, organised by European Geosciences Union (EGU), exploring the future of impact focused forecasting and warning systems 🔗 https://ow.ly/EacQ50YT7hS 🔗 https://ow.ly/yKag50YT7hT

I had the chance to visit HR Wallingford who are doing impressive work to de risk floating offshore wind technologies in realistic deep-water conditions. Their work showcases incredible UK innovation and will help contribute to net zero ambitions.🌟

Our team will be busy at CEDA Dredging Days on 11-13 May in Antwerp. giving presentations and moderating sessions, as well as Giulia Sforzi being on the organising committee. More details about the event: https://ceda.eventsair.com/dd26/

We were pleased to welcome civil engineering students from the University of the West of England to our offices yesterday and show them our physical modelling facilities and Ship Simulation Centre.

Ryan Lewis will be giving a presentation on ‘Floating offshore wind: navigation, towage and wet storage challenges’ at the PIANC Navigation: to Net Zero Conference on 11 May. More conference details at: https://www.pianchull2026.org/ #FloatingOffshoreWind #PortOperations #NavigationChallenges

Watch our new film to see how Fetch Energy, a start-up aiming to harness wave power for the recreational maritime industry to use, has been testing its prototypes in our laboratories. Find out more at: https://www.hrwallingford.com/news/fetch-energy-trials-wave-power-prototypes-HRWallingford-labs

We'll be exhibiting at Waterloss 2026 on 26-29 April in Rio de Janeiro. Come and visit Juan Gutierrez Andres and Lucia Costa on stand number 46.

Working with the UK Hydrographic Office, we've created more accurate, up-to-date and timely details on water levels and currents for the tidal Thames - data that can be used to plan safer transits. More: https://www.hrwallingford.com/projects/richer-data-helps-thames-pilots-plan-safer-passages

We hosted Ocean Innovation students from The University of Western Australia at our Australia Ship Simulation Centre this month, explaining the breadth of our work to the students, with a focus on navigation studies More: https://www.hrwallingford.com/facilities/australia-ship-simulation-centre

Join our Ports and Terminals team. You’ll have a background in maritime / heavy civils construction and may also have been involved with either the permanent or temporary works design, or the planning and estimation of these projects. https://job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/hrwallingford/jobs/4821307101

Giulia Sforzi will be speaking at Working in the Wet 2026 organised by the Institution of Civil Engineers on eco engineering & nature-based coastal solutions. 👉 See our work: https://www.hrwallingford.com/projects/greening-coastal-infrastructure

Join us in a leadership role in our ship navigation and mooring related consultancy projects. You'll have expertise in project management, scientific analysis, engineering skills, and a strong understanding of the marine environment: https://job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/hrwallingford/jobs/4816865101

We are expanding our presence in North America and are seeking a Senior level Maritime Engineer to join our Houston‑based team, to support our ship navigation and mooring related consultancy projects. https://job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/hrwallingford/jobs/4816821101

We were pleased to host a delegation from the British Overseas Territories. Sharing insights on our work across the energy, maritime / coastal environments and climate resilience sectors the group also had the opportunity to see our physical modelling and ship simulation facilities in action.

It was great to meet everyone on the Introduction to hydrology, hydraulics and flood risk management course last week. The course gave an introduction to the principles of hydrology and hydraulics and the application of these to support flood risk management in river and coastal environments.

Congratulations to Dinesh Kumar Eswaran Senior CFD Developer, who has been awarded Fellowship status by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA). 👉Find out more about how we are using CFD to optimise offshore wind design https://ow.ly/7BkW50Yz3oS

As part of our Maritime and Ships Division you will work in a team of specialist engineers and scientists on major projects worldwide. This role will involve working in our UK Ship Simulation Centre and our physical modelling hall. https://job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/hrwallingford/jobs/4817189101

We recently welcomed Lord John Spellar to our Australia Ship Simulation Centre, and showed him our navigation simulation facilities. He was visiting Perth in his role of UK Trade Envoy, promoting UK and Australia trade, hosted by the British Consulate.

New evidence on how our D MOSS dengue forecasting system is helping Vietnam stay one step ahead of outbreaks. Our latest assessment shows that the system has consistently delivered reliable early warnings, supporting real decisions on the ground. More: https://eprints.hrwallingford.com/1727/

We're thrilled our first charity event was a success! Thanks to all who baked, donated & supported. Donate: Maggie's https://ow.ly/9utE50Yslle & WEFB https://ow.ly/VjMu50Ysllc #Charity #Support

Celebrating #worldbookday! Our book club reads different genres from historical fiction to Sci-Fi, classics, horror, contemporary fiction & fantasy. There’s always something different to discuss and discover. We also have a ‘Little Library’ where colleagues share books they’ve enjoyed reading.

Are you a creative individual with a passion for sustainability, sound business judgement and a practical approach? With sustainability at the heart of what we do, it’s vital we operate in a sustainable way and create positive impact. https://job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/hrwallingford/jobs/4793796101

We’re delighted to welcome Tom Matthewson back to HR Wallingford as our new Director of Markets and Research bringing over 30 years experience in environmental consulting, leadership & market development across the maritime, flood & coastal risk, energy & defence sectors. https://ow.ly/lcH050YosO7

We were pleased to welcome civil engineering students from Brunel University of London on site yesterday and show them our physical modelling facilities and Ship Simulation Centre.

This #Chartered Week, we’re recognising the dedication, professionalism & perseverance that achieving chartered status represents, our colleagues share what being chartered means to them. Read more & connect with them here https://ow.ly/hctH50Yl0IW https://ow.ly/rlFa50Yl0IV https://ow.ly/J7hq50Yl0IX

We've an opportunity for an IT System Administrator to join our IS Services team. Your focus will be providing effective solutions to escalated technical issues and providing a high level of technical expertise to the team and the across the business. https://www.hrwallingford.com/job-opportunities

You’ll be the lead engineer on projects, working closely with electrical and software engineers, as well as project managers, to ensure smooth and successful delivery of our solutions to clients around the world. Further details @ https://job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/hrwallingford/jobs/4774639101

I was pleased to welcome @hrwallingford.bsky.social to the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee’s Innovation Showcase. HR Wallingford is doing important work on water challenges and the UK must invest in sovereign science to strengthen our position as an attractive hub for innovation.

We're thrilled to welcome Helen Dickens as HR Wallingford's new Director of People and Culture, driving purpose and performance. 👉Read the full announcement here https://ow.ly/h4cz50YhZt9

Research funded by the World Bank that we conducted in the Caribbean with Aon shows that coastal ecosystems, especially healthy coral reefs and mangroves, can significantly reduce coastal flood risk. More: https://www.hrwallingford.com/insight/insurance-mangroves-reducing-coastal-flooding

In this pivotal role you will shape and deliver our global marketing and communications strategy, strengthening brand visibility, reputation, and engagement across diverse sectors. Further details @ https://job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/hrwallingford/jobs/4774722101

Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week with apprentices building valuable skills at HR Wallingford! 🔹 Matthew Cameron MSc 🔹 Iestyn Proctor BEng 🔹 Lewis Fraser Adv Dip #NAW2026 #apprenticeships #skillsforlife

New paper: ‘On the impact of closure depth estimation methods on shoreline predictions’ by Connor Durkin, Avidesh Seenath, and Michiel Knaapen. Read open access at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.csr.2026.105648.

You will guide and support ship navigation and mooring consultancy projects for clients across the U.S. and internationally, using our advanced ship and tug simulators to help clients enhance safety, operational efficiency, and port performance. https://www.hrwallingford.com/job-opportunities

You’ll take strategic responsibility for all engineering design activity across both our Manchester and Wallingford sites, ensuring high‑quality, technically robust solutions are designed to budget and to specification. More details @ https://job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/hrwallingford/jobs/4775865101

This office-based role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic technical environment, providing effective solutions to escalated technical issues and delivering high-level expertise across Linux-hosted services. Further details @ https://job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/hrwallingford/jobs/4773555101

Dr Darren Lumbroso, a Technical Director in our Water & Climate Division, has worked in 50 countries, from Antigua to Zimbabwe, delivering projects that build safer, more resilient communities. Find out more about Darren and his work at: https://www.hrwallingford.com/people/darren-lumbroso

Have you had a flip through our 2025 sustainability report? It’s easy to navigate and attractive to peruse, thanks to all the great photos of our people, facilities and initiatives. Check out the report and find out more about our journey at: https://www.hrwallingford.com/sustainability

Helen Udale-Clarke has been our Sustainability Programme Manager since 2022, guiding our journey to become more resilient and sustainable. She ensures our initiatives deliver value, and support society and the environment. More: https://www.hrwallingford.com/people/helen-udale-clarke

You will develop and implement best-practice software development methodologies and processes, manage a geographically distributed team, and ensure that development efforts align with the group’s overall business objectives. Further details @ https://www.hrwallingford.com/job-opportunities

We’ve an online SuDS: standards, guidance and design tools course running until 31 March 2026. Giving a detailed understanding of surface water drainage planning and design it provides over 10 hours of recorded and live lectures. Further details @ https://www.hrwallingford.com/training

This key role in our Software Solutions Division will head the development and implementation of best-practice product marketing plans, guiding generation campaigns and managing product launches to accelerate market adoption and sales growth. https://www.hrwallingford.com/job-opportunities

Working with Corvus Works, we created software that predicts unexploded ordnance behaviour in the sea. Our model simulates wave and current effects, helping site managers target areas for UXO surveys . More: https://www.hrwallingford.com/projects/modelling-burial-and-exposure-unexploded-ordnance

Opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with demonstrable drainage modelling expertise and skills in data analysis to help us with the development of new ideas & solutions, alongside providing support to our clients. https://job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/hrwallingford/jobs/4718533101