Hydraulic Engineers - Water Sector | Expression of Interest

Stantec; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus schemes

Enhanced pension plan

Annual leave with the option to buy/s<

Private medical insurance

Group income protection & life assured

Discounted gym membership

Lots more

Job summary

Stantec’s Hydraulic Engineering team is delivering some of the UK’s largest water infrastructure programmes, and we invite Expressions of Interest from talented Hydraulic Engineers who want to be part of one of the UK's leading multidisciplinary consultancies.

Whether you’re experienced as a Hydraulic Engineer, Senior Hydraulic Engineer, Principal Hydraulic Engineer or Senior Principal hydraulic Engineer, we’d love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Experience in hydraulic engineering for water/wastewater projects.
• Ability to mentor engineers and support project delivery.
• Proficient in specialist software such as Hades, VARISM or Flow-3D.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hydraulic studies, modelling and transient analysis for major infrastructure projects.
• Develop pumping systems, pipelines and hydraulic structures.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across national water programmes.
• Build relationships with clients and provide technical advice.
• Mentor and develop engineers and contribute to technical excellence.
• Influence future direction of hydraulic engineering within Stantec.

Skills

Hydraulic engineering

Transient analysis

Pumping systems

Fluid mechanics

Water/wastewater

Client relationships

Leadership

Tools

Hades

VARISM

Flow-3D

Job description

The UK water sector is entering one of the most significant periods of investment in its history. Through AMP8 and beyond, water companies are investing in resilient, sustainable infrastructure that will protect communities, improve environmental performance and secure water supplies for future generations.

At Stantec, we're delivering many of the UK's largest water infrastructure programmes and our Hydraulic Engineering team plays a critical role in making them successful. As demand for our specialist expertise continues to grow, we're inviting Expressions of Interest from talented Hydraulic Engineers who want to be part of one of the UK's leading multidisciplinary consultancies.

Whether you're an experienced Hydraulic Engineer, Senior Hydraulic Engineer, Principal Hydraulic Engineer or Senior Principal Hydraulic Engineer, we'd love to hear from you.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Our Hydraulic Engineering team provides specialist expertise across a diverse range of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, supporting clients throughout the entire project lifecycle.

Depending on your level of experience, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Deliver hydraulic studies, modelling and transient analysis for major infrastructure projects.
• Develop innovative solutions for pumping systems, pipelines, hydraulic structures and conveyance assets.
• Apply specialist software such as Hades, VARISM, Flow-3D or equivalent.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across nationally significant water programmes.
• Build strong relationships with clients and provide trusted technical advice.
• Mentor and develop engineers while contributing to technical excellence across the business.
• Influence the future direction of hydraulic engineering within one of the UK's leading water consultancies.

YOUR IMPACT

Every project you contribute to will help improve the resilience, efficiency and long-term performance of critical water infrastructure across the UK. Your expertise will support investment decisions, reduce operational risk and deliver sustainable engineering solutions that benefit communities and protect the environment.

As part of Stantec's nationally recognised Hydraulic Engineering team, you'll collaborate with industry-leading specialists, develop your technical capability and help solve some of the most complex engineering challenges facing the water sector today.

ABOUT YOU

We're keen to hear from engineers with experience in hydraulic engineering who are passionate about delivering innovative solutions within the water sector.

You may have experience in:

• Hydraulic engineering, transient analysis or hydraulic modelling.
• Water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Specialist software including Hades, VARISM, Flow-3D or similar.
• Fluid mechanics, pumping systems and hydraulic structures.
• Working within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Building client relationships and delivering high-quality technical solutions.
• Supporting or leading project delivery, depending on your level of experience.

Whether you're looking to build your technical expertise or take the next step into a strategic leadership role, we'd welcome a conversation.

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 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 for 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 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
• discounted gym membership
• lots more

Hybrid / Flexible working

Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.

If you're interested in joining our Hydraulic Engineering team but don't see the perfect opportunity advertised today, we'd still love to hear from you.