Primary Purpose of Job:
Stantec is seeking a Senior Hydrologist - Flood Hydraulic Modeller to join our growing Hydrology and Flood Risk discipline within the Water Environment team.
This role offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of hydraulic modelling projects, including 1D–2D flood risk modelling and Strategic Resource Options (SRO) assessments. Our work spans public water supply resilience, reducing the impact of infrastructure on the water environment, and supporting Lead Local Flood Authorities. Typical project work includes modelling new infrastructure in floodplains, eel screen installation assessments, reservoir decommissioning studies, and river restoration - predominantly using Flood Modeller-TUFLOW packages. Some of these programmes include nationally significant SRO work, contributing to long-term water supply resilience and security across the UK region.
You will play a key role in delivering sustainable, climate-resilient flood risk and drainage solutions, with opportunities to also work across hydrology, Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) design, flood risk appraisal, and development planning support.
As a senior member of the team, you will also help shape our capability - mentoring junior colleagues, sharing technical expertise, and driving continuous improvement across project delivery and quality assurance.
Key Accountabilities:
• Need to work off-hours for client co-ordination: Occasionally
• Need to travel off-shore for training/on-site work: Occasionally
Person Specifications:
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Geography, Environmental Science or a related subject, and be Chartered or working towards Chartership with CIWEM, ICE or a similar body.
Person who brings a strong track record in the delivery and management of hydraulic modelling projects, combining technical capability with leadership, communication skills and the ability to foster trusted client relationships. You’ll be comfortable managing multiple complex projects, supporting business development, and helping steer the future of our flood risk and water environment services
• Other experience which is desirable but not essential:
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible. The Stantec community unites approximately 32,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents.
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