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About the role
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:
1D/2D hydraulic modelling using Flood Modeller, TUFLOW or InfoWorks ICM (fluvial, pluvial and/or tidal)
Delivering hydraulic modelling, flood risk and water environment studies
Developing modelling methodologies and preparing fee proposals
Supervising, mentoring and training junior staff
Quality assurance and technical review of hydraulic models
Preparing Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) in line with national planning policy
Applying hydrological methods (FEH, ReFH2, WINFAP) for flow estimation
Using GIS tools (ArcGIS Pro, QGIS) for spatial analysis and mapping
Liaising with LLFAs, the Environment Agency, SEPA and water companies
Understanding relevant planning and technical guidance (NPPF, SuDS Manual, non-statutory drainage standards)
Producing high-quality technical reports for a range of audiences
• 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:
Developing surface water drainage strategies incorporating SuDS (CIRIA guidance, LLFA requirements)
Surface water drainage design experience (e.g. MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage)
Delivering studies for LLFAs (Flood Studies, SWMPs, Local Flood Risk Management Plans, FPSs)
Involvement in river restoration or Natural Flood Management schemes
Supporting planning applications with flood and drainage documentation
Contributing to Environmental Impact Assessments, including flood and drainage chapters
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