Senior Flood Risk Hydrologist & Strategy Lead

Stantec; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid / Flexible working

Training and professionalSubscriptions

Chartered career progression support (

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Hydrologist based in Leeds, Newcastle, Edinburgh or Glasgow to join its Water Environment Team. You will lead flood risk and drainage consultancy across the UK, delivering climate-resilient solutions and mentoring junior staff.

You will work on Flood Risk Assessments, hydraulic modelling, hydrology and SuDS design, collaborating with clients and agencies to raise standards and shape the future of flood risk capability within a growing team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Geography, Environmental Science or related discipline.
• Chartered or working towards it with CIWEM, ICE or similar body.
• Significant experience managing and delivering water environment projects.
• Ability to lead, mentor and build trusted client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex flood risk and drainage projects across the UK water sector.
• Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to QA processes.
• Support business development and shape future direction of flood risk capability.
• Prepare Flood Risk Assessments and perform hydraulic modelling (Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, InfoWorks ICM).
• Engage with Environment Agency, SEPA, LLFAs and water companies.

Skills

Hydrology

Flood risk consulting

Leadership

Mentoring

Client relationships

GIS analysis

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Geography or Environmental Science

Tools

Flood Modeller

TUFLOW

InfoWorks ICM

ArcGIS Pro

QGIS

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Senior Hydrologist based in Leeds, Newcastle, Edinburgh or Glasgow to join its Water Environment Team. You will lead flood risk and drainage consultancy across the UK, delivering climate-resilient solutions and mentoring junior staff.

You will work on Flood Risk Assessments, hydraulic modelling, hydrology and SuDS design, collaborating with clients and agencies to raise standards and shape the future of flood risk capability within a growing team.