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We are experts in how water moves, behaves and influences communities, infrastructure and the environment.

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HR Wallingford @hrwallingford.bsky.social · 10h
Our film examines the challenges of deploying and operating large floating wind turbines, and explains how to reduce these risks. www.hrwallingford.com/insight/tackl…
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HR Wallingford @hrwallingford.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
A new open access paper investigating the transition of tsunami waves offshore to flooding onshore, drawing on trials conducted in our laboratory, has been published in Coastal Engineering. More: eprints.hrwallingford.com/id/eprint…
At HR Wallingford's fast flow facility, two people stand on a metal platform overlooking the indoor water testing tank.
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HR Wallingford @hrwallingford.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
On SDG flag day, an example of sustainability is our work with ARC marine® to check that their Reef cubes® would provide effective scour protection at Rampion Offshore Wind Farm. More: www.hrwallingford.com/projects/prov…
Physical modelling in the HR Wallingford labs with a turbine base to test the stability of the Reef cubes
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HR Wallingford @hrwallingford.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
A new technical report looks at whether oceanographic models could help predict sand wave migration to potentially support more timely consenting decisions for subsea cables used in offshore infrastructure projects. Download a pdf at: eprints.hrwallingford.com/id/eprint…
The image below shows the bathymetry (Blue to white) and a difference map (red to black) of bedform migration on a sandbank on the South Welsh Coast. We have used data such as this to test whether existing large scale (~2 km) oceanographic models can predict bedform migration, and the mobility of sediment on sand banks.
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HR Wallingford @hrwallingford.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
What happens when experts and innovators unite at HR Wallingford? Spotlight Day celebrates talent, ideas, and teamwork! ow.ly/x7tL50ZMxt4
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HR Wallingford @hrwallingford.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Amelia Couldrey, Lauren Sobey and John Harris will take part in the International Workshop on Scour around Hydraulic and Coastal Structures (IAHR-SHCS) 2026 in Delft from 28/9 to 2/10. More: www.deltares.nl/en/events/internati….
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HR Wallingford @hrwallingford.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
We supported the Port of Milford Haven in Wales by assessing the feasibility of towing and navigating large floating offshore wind turbines. www.hrwallingford.com/projects/prep…
A visual scene from HR Wallingford's ship simulation centre of a large offshore wind turbine being towed in the Port of Milford Haven.
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HR Wallingford @hrwallingford.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
We were pleased to welcome delegates from the Industry Studies Association (ISA) conference last week and share an insight into our work and projects, and take a look at our physical modelling and ship simulation facilities.
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HR Wallingford @hrwallingford.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
After 30+ years in the maritime domain, Business Development Manager Ole Angell believes that net zero is one of the most exciting challenges he has faced. More about Ole at: www.hrwallingford.com/people/ole-an….
Ole Angell in Norway
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HR Wallingford @hrwallingford.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Watch Geo-Institute of ASCE’s ‘Hour of Scour’ with Richard Whitehouse as guest expert to learn about seabed erosion and ways of protecting offshore wind turbines and cables from it. The recording is on YouTube at: www.youtube.com/live/345ylzI-53A?si…
Richard Whitehouse expresssing point with hand aloft
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HR Wallingford @hrwallingford.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Help shape the leadership of our Dams Sector team and play a pivotal role in the intricate landscape of dam and reservoir engineering. This role also offers a unique opportunity to actively engage in ground-breaking research and development projects. www.hrwallingford.com/job-opportuni…
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HR Wallingford @hrwallingford.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Not only does Dr Marta Roca apply her expertise to help clients tackle sediment management challenges in rivers, canals and reservoirs, but she also shares her knowledge via university lecturing, professional training and publications. More: www.hrwallingford.com/people/marta-…
Marta with a colleague and local expert at the Rogun Dam.
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HR Wallingford @hrwallingford.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Ben Spalding will give a presentation at PIANC APAC 2026 in Brisbane on 27 August about ‘Port capacity planning for the future of Western Australia’. More details at: piancapac.com #PIANCAPAC26
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HR Wallingford @hrwallingford.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Our online SuDS course is taking place now until 7 December. It gives a detailed understanding of surface water drainage planning and design across over 10 hours of pre-recorded and live lectures. Further info @ www.hrwallingford.com/training/cour…
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SuDS: standards, guidance and design tools | HR Wallingford
We create smart, resilient solutions for the natural and built environments to help the world understand the changing influence and impact of water.
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HR Wallingford @hrwallingford.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
For ports looking to become hubs for floating wind turbine assembly and integration, careful planning is essential. www.hrwallingford.com/insight/devel…
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HR Wallingford @hrwallingford.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
You'll support project delivery by coordinating fabrication and production processes. You'll ensure our facilities are maintained as a safe and effective environment, enabling projects to be developed, commissioned, and fully proven prior to shipment. www.hrwallingford.com/job-opportuni…
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HR Wallingford @hrwallingford.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
We're proud of Lewis for earning a Distinction in his Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship! Join us ow.ly/4kzl50ZzMsV #Apprenticeships #TalentDevelopment #EarlyCareers #CareerDevelopment #FutureTalent #HRWallingford #Career
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HR Wallingford @hrwallingford.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
It's 50 years since the 1976 UK drought, highlighting water challenges. Scientists Andrew Ball & Shaini Naha shared insights at the British Hydrological Society conference. Learn more: ow.ly/qHhG50ZyYwG ow.ly/GHFb50ZyYwF
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HR Wallingford @hrwallingford.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
You'll support the design, manufacture, installation, commissioning & support of our specialist equipment designed for hydrodynamic modelling laboratories. Helping us develop and capitalise new, innovative technologies to enhance our product portfolio. www.hrwallingford.com/job-opportuni…
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HR Wallingford @hrwallingford.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Communicating clearly could help drive better outcomes for the water industry, according to Richard Body, who specialises in flood forecasting and how water companies manage storm overflows. Read Richard’s insight piece at: www.hrwallingford.com/insight/clear…
Richard Body at desk wih his notepad
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HR Wallingford @hrwallingford.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Our work with ARC marine® confirmed their environment-enhancing Reef cubes® would provide effective scour protection at Rampion Offshore Wind Farm. #Scourprotection More: www.hrwallingford.com/projects/prov…
Physical model of @ARC marine®'s Reef cubes® around a scale model of turbine base in HR Wallingford's labs
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HR Wallingford @hrwallingford.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
How can we predict scour around marine structures? New paper by Nishchay Tiwari et al. presents a 3-phase model. 📖 Read: ow.ly/J2P750ZuBJO #Engineering #OffshoreWind #MaritimeEngineering #CoastalEngineering #Innovation #CFD #ScourProtection #ResearchPublication
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HR Wallingford @hrwallingford.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
We were pleased to welcome students from London International Youth Science Forum yesterday. They visited us to find out more about our work and saw our physical modelling facilities and our UK Ship Simulation Centre in action.
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HR Wallingford @hrwallingford.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Intro to mesh generation, hydrodynamic, morphodynamic & wave modelling using TELEMAC, GAIA, TOMAWAC & ARTEMIS. Ideal for consultants, researchers and students working on riverine, coastal & maritime hydrodynamic modelling projects. www.hrwallingford.com/training/cour…
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HR Wallingford @hrwallingford.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
You'll play a key role in designing resilient maritime infrastructure and ensuring sustainable sediment management, and be responsible for delivery of consultancy advice, overseeing dredging contractors, and providing technical support to clients. www.hrwallingford.com/job-opportuni…
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HR Wallingford @hrwallingford.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Our work with a floating wind developer identifed how best to install piled anchors to reduce risk to marine mammals. www.hrwallingford.com/projects/floa…
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Floating offshore wind in deep water: assessing underwater noise from piled anchors
HR Wallingford supported a floating offshore wind (FLOW) developer to understand underwater noise from anchor pile installation. By modelling different installation scenarios, we enabled informed choices that reduce risks to marine mammals while supporting safe, efficient wind farm design.
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HR Wallingford @hrwallingford.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Register now for our online #SuDS course @ bit.ly/SuDScourse This programme of recorded and live sessions gives a detailed understanding of surface water drainage planning and design via access to over 10 hours of course materials. The course starts on 17 August and runs until 7 December.
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HR Wallingford @hrwallingford.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Congratulations to David Middlemiss on his Fellowship of IMarEST! Celebrating his leadership and impact in marine science. Learn more: ow.ly/GsOy50ZnroR
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David Middlemiss
David Middlemiss is a Principal Scientist in the Ships and Dredging team, and our business development manager for South Asia.
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HR Wallingford @hrwallingford.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
You'll provide administrative support to our consultancy divisions, technical teams and wider company, supporting our admin processes in a flexible and efficient manner. The apprentice role will complete a Business and Administration #Apprenticeship. www.hrwallingford.com/job-opportuni…
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HR Wallingford @hrwallingford.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
For over a decade, we have been contributing to the development of Al Faw Grand Port in Iraq. Find our more about our role at: www.hrwallingford.com/projects/engi…
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Engineering sustainable growth at Al Faw Grand Port
We have supported the development of Iraq’s Al Faw Grand Port for over a decade, enabling safe operations for the world’s largest vessels through robust design, risk reduction, and environmental protection in challenging estuarine conditions.
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HR Wallingford @hrwallingford.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
'Civil Engineering' has published a paper with a great overview of the development of The Thames Tideway Tunnel project. It includes our contributions - physical modelling and simulation assessments. www.emerald.com/jcien/article/178/6…
The Thames in our Ship Simulation Centrethe physical model of section of the River Thames in the HR Walllingford labs
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HR Wallingford @hrwallingford.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Great to welcome Julia Rose, Guilherme Castro and Duncan Ayling from The Crown Estate. Discussions focused on pre-development work for the UK Deep Water Testing Facility and a tour of our specialist facilities. Interested in projects like this? We're hiring ow.ly/nIRv50Zmmm7
Seven workers wearing orange and yellow safety vests stand inside an industrial facility with metal structures and equipment in the background.
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HR Wallingford @hrwallingford.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
We're excited to sponsor and attend the 9th International Symposium on Marine Propulsors in St John's, Newfoundland! #MarinePropulsors #SMP26 #MaritimeEngineering #Hydrodynamics #MarineResearch #Shipping #Innovation #HRWallingford
Close-up of a boat propeller churning water as it moves through the ocean's blue waves.
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HR Wallingford @hrwallingford.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Wide-ranging expertise will be crucial to support the floating offshore wind industry scaling up. More: www.hrwallingford.com/insight/tackl…
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HR Wallingford @hrwallingford.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
To support promoting engineering careers to the next generation, our Manchester team welcomed Nathaniel on work experience last week. He impressed our team with his enthusiasm, proactive work ethic, and curiosity about our manufacturing processes.
Nathaniel wearing a yellow safety vest and dark clothing standing in front of a wall with the HRwallingford logo.
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HR Wallingford @hrwallingford.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
We celebrated #Pride this month with a picnic, decorations in our social space, a talk on why Pride still matters by Graham Watt, and a thought box on what it means to employees. We believe every employee should feel valued regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
Pride picnic cricket matchPride talk in the HR Wallingford social spaceHR Wallingford social space decorated for PridePride picnic games
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HR Wallingford @hrwallingford.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Play a key role in advancing our clean energy business development objectives, driving growth and enhancing our market position. You will identify, build, and maintain relationships with key clients, partners & stakeholders across clean energy markets. www.hrwallingford.com/job-opportuni…
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HR Wallingford @hrwallingford.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
We're growing our Equipment & Technology team in Wallingford & Manchester! Apply now: ow.ly/pgXg50ZgZja #Hiring #MechanicalEngineering #ProductionTechnician #EngineeringJobs #ManchesterJobs #OxfordshireJobs #STEMCareers #Innovation #ClimateSolutions #HRWallingford
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Build your future with us! Our people are the source of our expertise, increasing their knowledge through research and innovation. If you want to play a key role in shaping a future where people live and work sustainably with water, we’d love to hear from you.
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HR Wallingford @hrwallingford.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
A key role in designing resilient maritime infrastructure and ensuring sustainable sediment management. Responsible for delivery of consultancy advice, overseeing dredging contractors, and providing technical support to clients. job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/hrwalli…
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HR Wallingford @hrwallingford.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Research is helping reshape understanding of how offshore wind developments are influencing seabed environments, highlighting that impacts on sediment mobility may extend further than thought. More: www.hrwallingford.com/news/research-reveals-wider-seabed-impacts-offshore-wind-and-climate-change
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HR Wallingford @hrwallingford.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Work on projects protecting communities & shaping climate resilience at HR Wallingford. Lead flood risk innovation. Apply: ow.ly/6PoQ50Zej7n #FloodRisk #ClimateResilience #WaterManagement #EnvironmentalCareers #Hydrology #DataScience #Sustainability #Hiring
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HR Wallingford @hrwallingford.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Tomorrow is #showyourstripesday, raising awareness of #climate change with warming stripes showing temperature trends. Led by Ed Hawkins at University of Reading. Find and share your stripes here: showyourstripes.info #stateofclimate
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HR Wallingford @hrwallingford.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Our TELEMAC summer school has been postponed from July and will be taking place on 22-25 September. The course gives an insight to the hydrodynamic tools available in the #TELEMAC suite. For more details and to book your place: www.hrwallingford.com/training/cour…
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HR Wallingford @hrwallingford.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Seawalls and breakwaters play a vital role in protecting people and places. Traditionally, coastal infrastructure wasn't designed with marine life in mind but that is starting to change. Find out about our work on eco-engineering: ow.ly/7I5G50Z7W8O #WorldOceansDay
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HR Wallingford @hrwallingford.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
You’ll coordinate fabrication and production processes, and ensure our assembly and test facility is maintained as a safe and effective environment, enabling projects to be developed, commissioned, and fully proven prior to shipment. job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/hrwalli…
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HR Wallingford @hrwallingford.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
You'll be involved in work across ports, harbours, marinas, beaches, coastal defences and breakwaters. Working predominantly on project design and management you'll also have the opportunity to work in our physical modelling labs. job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/hrwalli…
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HR Wallingford @hrwallingford.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
You'll lead the Finance team to deliver accurate, timely financial reporting and oversee the financial control, statutory and management reporting, compliance, taxation, treasury and financial operations across the business. job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/hrwalli…
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HR Wallingford @hrwallingford.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Help shape the future of UK Floating Offshore Wind. Join our workshop on 25 June to review progress on a proposed Deep Water Testing Facility and help shape next steps. Industry, academia and funders welcome to join the discussion. Register your interest now @ www.surveymonkey.com/r/2QBGJ5H
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HR Wallingford @hrwallingford.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
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.
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HR Wallingford @hrwallingford.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Registration now open for our online #SuDS course at bit.ly/SuDScourse 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).
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