Flood risk is one of the defining infrastructure challenges of our time. As climate change intensifies and the pressure on the UK's water environment grows, the need for skilled, experienced hydraulic modellers who can translate complex data into resilient, real-world solutions has never been more urgent.
At Stantec, our Hydrology and Flood Risk team is at the forefront of that work. From nationally significant Strategic Resource Option assessments to river restoration and local flood authority studies, we are delivering projects that protect communities, secure water supplies and improve the natural environment. We are looking for a Senior Hydrologist and Flood Hydraulic Modeller who is ready to take a leading role in that work.
About The Role
You will join a friendly, collaborative group of over 100 Hydrologists, Hydrogeologists, Water Resources Planners and Water Quality Scientists, with flexibility to be based from our Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, or Warrington offices.
Your work will span a wide range of hydraulic modelling projects across the water sector, including 1D-2D flood risk modelling, public water supply resilience studies and support for Local Flood Authorities. Typical projects include modelling new infrastructure in floodplains, eel screen installation assessments, reservoir decommissioning studies and river restoration, predominantly using Flood Modeller-TUFLOW packages. Some of this work contributes to nationally significant long-term water supply resilience programmes.
As a senior team member, your responsibilities will extend beyond technical delivery. You will mentor junior colleagues, lead quality assurance and technical review, develop modelling methodologies, prepare fee proposals and help shape the future direction of our flood risk and water environment services. You will build and maintain trusted relationships with clients and regulators, and contribute actively to business development as the team continues to grow.
Your core technical experience will include 1D/2D hydraulic modelling using Flood Modeller, TUFLOW or InfoWorks ICM; hydrological methods such as FEH, ReFH2 and WINFAP; preparation of Flood Risk Assessments in line with national planning policy; GIS analysis using ArcGIS Pro or QGIS; and liaison with LLFAs, the Environment Agency, SEPA and water companies.
Beyond the essentials, experience in any of the following would be welcome: surface water drainage strategies and SuDS design; LLFA studies; natural flood management; river restoration; or contributions to Environmental Impact Assessments.
Your Impact
The projects you lead here will protect communities from flooding, contribute to the long-term security of the UK's water supply and support the restoration of rivers and natural systems under pressure. These are outcomes that matter, and your modelling and leadership will be central to making them happen.
Just as importantly, the people you mentor will carry the skills and standards you help instil long into their careers. That kind of influence is only available in a senior role, and our team takes it seriously.
About You
You hold a degree in Civil Engineering, Geography, Environmental Science or a related subject, and you are Chartered or working towards it with CIWEM, ICE or a similar body. You bring a strong track record in delivering and managing hydraulic modelling projects, and you combine technical depth with the leadership and communication skills that build trusted client relationships.
You are comfortable managing multiple complex projects simultaneously, supporting business development and helping steer the strategic direction of a growing team. You produce high-quality technical reports for a range of audiences and approach quality assurance with the rigour that complex, high-consequence work demands.
Most importantly, you are looking for more than a technical role. You want to lead, to develop others and to be part of a team that is genuinely shaping how flood risk and water environment work gets done across the UK.
Why Join Us
- We put people first: We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.
- We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies in 2025. Named 'Best Place to Work' and 'International Consulting Firm of the Year' at the NCE Awards 2024.
- We do what is right: Industry-leading training and development, as well as paid professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered with ICE.
- We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group, and a wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups)
- Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK - we want you to be part of it!
- Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard, as well as discounted gym membership and lots more.
- Hybrid / Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.
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About Stantec
The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.
Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.
Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.
At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact [email protected] we will talk to you about how we can support you.
ReqID: 8233
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