Overview
As Principal Hydraulic Engineer, you will lead technically complex hydraulic studies for UK water projects and act as a trusted advisor to clients and multi-disciplinary teams. You will shape technical governance, advance hydraulic modelling and transient analyses, and promote best practice across the discipline. The role focuses on delivering resilient, long‑term performance of critical water infrastructure while mentoring engineers and strengthening client relationships. Your work will influence major programmes and help grow Stantec’s hydraulic engineering capability. This is a rare opportunity to shape national water infrastructure with technical excellence and collaborative leadership.
Pay / Benefits
- competitive salary
- bonus opportunities
- enhanced pension
- private medical insurance
- life assurance
- flexible and hybrid working
Responsibilities
- Lead delivery and governance of advanced hydraulic studies
- Provide expert advice on hydraulic structures and transient analysis
- Review complex engineering solutions for quality and risk
- Mentor engineers and develop technical capability
- Strengthen client relationships and support business growth
- Shape strategic direction of hydraulic engineering capability
Key requirements
- Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, or related discipline
- Significant experience delivering complex hydraulic projects in the UK water sector
- Advanced expertise in fluid mechanics, hydraulic structures, and transient analysis
- Experience using hydraulic modelling software (Hades, Varism, Flow 3D) or equivalent
- Leadership across multidisciplinary teams
- Strong client relationship management and communication skills
- Experience reviewing technical outputs and maintaining quality standards
- leadership
- stakeholder management
- communication
- fluid mechanics
- hydraulic structures
- transient analysis
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