Senior Flood Risk & Hydrology Consultant

Stantec; Moor Side; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior or Principal Hydrologist to join their Water Environment team. This role involves delivering sustainable flood risk and drainage solutions, contributing to environmental assessments, and mentoring junior team members. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and experience in managing water environment projects, particularly in flood risk assessments and hydraulic modelling. The position offers a collaborative work culture and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering and managing water environment projects.
• Achieving or working towards Chartership with a relevant professional body.
• Strong leadership and communication skills for client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Flood Risk Assessments in accordance with planning policy.
• Conduct hydraulic modelling using prescribed software.
• Develop surface water drainage strategies aligned with guidance.

Skills

Hydraulic modelling

Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs)

Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs)

Proficient use of GIS

Excellent report writing skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering, Geography, or Environmental Science

Tools

Flood Modeller

TUFLOW

InfoWorks ICM

MicroDrainage (InfoDrainage)

ArcGIS Pro

QGIS

Job description

A leading environmental consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior or Principal Hydrologist to join their Water Environment team. This role involves delivering sustainable flood risk and drainage solutions, contributing to environmental assessments, and mentoring junior team members. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and experience in managing water environment projects, particularly in flood risk assessments and hydraulic modelling. The position offers a collaborative work culture and opportunities for professional development.