Hydrologist | Flood Hydraulic Modeller

Stantec; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in the UK is seeking a Hydrologist / Flood Hydraulic Modeller to join its growing Water Environment team. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field, experience in hydraulic modelling, and strong skills in communication. Responsibilities include delivering hydraulic modelling projects and flood risk studies, using GIS tools, and preparing Flood Risk Assessments. The company offers opportunities to develop technical expertise within a collaborative team focused on delivering climate-resilient solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Geography, Environmental Science or related subject.
• Experience in delivering hydraulic modelling projects.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work on multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hydraulic modelling, flood risk, and water environment studies.
• Use GIS tools for spatial analysis and mapping.
• Prepare Flood Risk Assessments in line with national policy.

Job description

You will hold a degree in Civil Engineering, Geography, Environmental Science or a related subject, and be working towards Chartership with CIWEM, ICE or a similar body.

You will have experience in delivering hydraulic modelling projects, with solid technical capability, good communication skills, and the ability to contribute effectively on projects. You will be comfortable working across multiple projects, supporting project delivery, and developing your modelling and reporting skills within a supportive team environment.

Experience

• 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
• Using GIS tools (ArcGIS Pro, QGIS) for spatial analysis and mapping
• Preparing Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) in line with national planning policy
• Producing high-quality technical reports for a range of audiences
• Understanding planning and technical guidance, including the NPPF, SuDS Manual, and non-statutory drainage standards

Desirable Experience

• Applying hydrological methods (FEH, ReFH2, WINFAP) for flow estimation
• 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)
• Contributing to river restoration or Natural Flood Management schemes
• Supporting planning applications with flood and drainage documentation

Stantec is seeking a Hydrologist / Flood Hydraulic Modeller to join our growing Hydrology and Flood Risk discipline within the Water Environment team. You can be based in one of our Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Bristol, or Cardiff offices, joining a friendly team and a collaborative group of over 90 Hydrologists, Hydrogeologists, Water Resources Planners, and Water Quality Scientists.

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 encompasses public water supply resilience, mitigating the impact of infrastructure on the water environment, and supporting 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.

You will contribute to delivering sustainable, climate-resilient flood risk and drainage solutions, with opportunities to work across hydrology, SuDS design, flood risk appraisal, and development planning support. You will have the chance to develop your technical expertise and support junior colleagues on specific modelling tasks.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn't exactly align, we encourage you to apply.