Senior Hydraulic Engineer - Lead Water Infrastructure

Stantec

Warrington

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Bonus opportunities
Enhanced pension
Private medical insurance
Hybrid working options
Paid professional memberships
Industry-leading professional development

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Principal Hydraulic Engineer to lead complex hydraulic engineering projects and provide technical guidance to clients and project teams. This role involves influencing national water infrastructure solutions while mentoring engineers and driving excellence in engineering practice.

Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and significant experience in the UK water sector, along with strong leadership skills. Stantec offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

  • Significant experience delivering complex hydraulic engineering projects within the UK water sector.
  • Advanced expertise in fluid mechanics, hydraulic structures, and transient analysis.
  • Experience reviewing technical outputs and maintaining engineering quality standards.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership across complex hydraulic engineering projects.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to clients and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Lead the delivery and technical governance of advanced hydraulic studies.

Skills

Hydraulic engineering expertise
Technical leadership
Stakeholder management
Client relationship management
Fluid mechanics knowledge

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, or related discipline

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Job description

Stantec is seeking a Principal Hydraulic Engineer to lead complex hydraulic engineering projects and provide technical guidance to clients and project teams. This role involves influencing national water infrastructure solutions while mentoring engineers and driving excellence in engineering practice.

Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and significant experience in the UK water sector, along with strong leadership skills. Stantec offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and professional development opportunities.

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