Hydrologist | Flood Hydraulic Modeller

Overview

Join Stantec’s Hydrology and Flood Risk group as a Hydrologist or Flood Hydraulic Modeller to work on 1D-2D flood modelling, water supply resilience, and river restoration. Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team across UK offices and contribute to projects that improve community resilience and protect public water supplies. You will develop junior colleagues and broaden your expertise in hydrology, SuDS, and development planning, using leading modelling tools to deliver high-quality reports.

Pay / Benefits

• industry-leading training and development
• paid professional subscriptions
• professional progression plan
• hybrid/flexible working
• private medical insurance
• pension and life assurance

Responsibilities

• Deliver hydraulic modelling projects (1D/2D) for fluvial, pluvial, and tidal settings using Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, or InfoWorks ICM
• Prepare Flood Risk Assessments aligned with national planning policy
• Support Local Flood Authorities and contribute to public water supply resilience studies
• Model design for infrastructure in floodplains, eel screen assessments, reservoir decommissioning, and river restoration
• Produce high-quality technical reports for diverse audiences
• Conduct GIS analysis (ArcGIS Pro or QGIS) to support modelling work
• Mentor and develop junior colleagues and share technical knowledge
• Contribute to broader hydrology, SuDS design, and development planning initiatives

Key requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Geography, Environmental Science or related subject
• Solid experience delivering hydraulic modelling projects
• Good communication skills and collaborative work style
• Motivation to continuously develop skills in a supportive environment

• communication
• collaboration
• mentoring / developing others
• 1D/2D hydraulic modelling (Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, InfoWorks ICM)
• GIS analysis (ArcGIS Pro or QGIS)
• Flood Risk Assessments

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