Senior Hydraulic Modeller

Overview

In this role you lead hydraulic modelling and flood risk studies within Stantec’s River and Coastal Management team. You’ll apply hydrology and hydraulics to support planning, design and delivery of flood-related projects across the UK, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams. You’ll mentor junior staff, contribute to fee proposals, and communicate technical findings to clients and regulators. This position offers flexible working, a strong project portfolio, and opportunities to shape river engineering and restoration initiatives at scale.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• agile and flexible working arrangements
• industry-leading training
• great projects
• travel opportunities
• Client-focused environment

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver 1D/2D hydraulic modelling using Flood Modeller, ESTRY and TUFLOW
• Conduct flood risk assessments and contribute to Environmental Impact Assessments for planning
• Develop modelling methodologies aligned with client briefs and industry guidance
• Self-review and collaboratively ensure high-quality flood studies within time/cost constraints
• Supervise and mentor junior staff, reviewing their work
• Support preparation of fee proposals and assist in project management activities
• Communicate findings through written reports and client/presentation meetings with regulators and non-technical audiences
• Work on multidisciplinary projects alongside Environmental Planning, Ecology, Transport and Civils teams
• Travel within the UK as required and manage projects from inception to close-out
• Deliver designs and recommendations for river engineering, restoration and major infrastructure schemes

Key requirements

• BSc/BEng/MEng with a focus on hydrology or hydraulics
• Chartered status or on track for chartership
• Experience with Flood Modeller, ESTRY, TUFLOW
• Hydrological modelling using FEH methods (ReFH2, WINFAP)
• Experience in Flood Risk Assessments and planning considerations
• GIS experience (QGIS, ArcGIS, MapInfo)
• Knowledge of other modelling tools (HEC-RAS, Infoworks ICM desirable)
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Strong communication skills for client/regulator interaction
• Capability to assist in mentoring and training team members
• Some project management experience desirable
• Willingness to travel across the UK

• Great communication and report-writing
• Mentoring and coaching
• Proactive problem-solving
• Flood Modeller
• ESTRY
• TUFLOW

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