Senior Hydraulic Engineer - Water Sector

Stantec; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Hydraulic Engineer to lead hydraulic studies for water and wastewater projects across Scotland and the UK. You will guide analyses from feasibility through to detailed design and construction support, mentoring junior engineers.

The role requires UK water sector experience, strong fluid mechanics knowledge, and proficiency with hydraulic modelling tools. Collaboration with PMs and clients is essential for delivering sustainable, resilient infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil/Mechanical/Hydraulic Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience delivering hydraulic studies in the UK water sector or regulated infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of fluid mechanics and transient analysis.
• Experience using hydraulic modelling software such as HADES, VARISM or Flow-3D.
• Experience leading technical delivery on multidisciplinary projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hydraulic studies (steady state and transient) across water infrastructure projects.
• Develop and review hydraulic models, calculations, and reports using specialist software.
• Provide guidance on pumping systems, hydraulic structures and conveyance assets.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, PMs and clients to develop practical solutions.
• Support site investigations, design reviews and construction activities.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and drive best practices.

Skills

Hydraulic engineering

UK water sector experience

Hydraulic modelling

Multidisciplinary leadership

Communication & stakeholder mgmt

Mentoring juniors

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Mechanical/Hydraulic Engineering or related

Tools

HADES

VARISM

Flow-3D

Job description

Senior Hydraulic Engineer - Water Sector, Edinburgh, Glasgow or Inverness

Scottish Water is about to invest £8.1bn in its network, the biggest programme in its history. Stantec is one of just two Primary Designers chosen to deliver it.

About The Role

As a Senior Hydraulic Engineer, you'll lead the technical delivery of hydraulic engineering studies across a diverse portfolio of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, supporting delivery from feasibility and optioneering through to detailed design and construction support.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Delivering hydraulic studies, including steady state and transient analysis, across a range of water infrastructure projects.
• Developing and reviewing hydraulic models, calculations and technical reports using specialist software such as HADES, VARISM, Flow-3D or equivalent.
• Providing technical guidance on pumping systems, hydraulic structures and conveyance assets.
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, Project Managers and clients to develop practical, sustainable engineering solutions.
• Supporting site investigations, design reviews and construction activities where required.
• Mentoring and supporting junior engineers while contributing to the continuous improvement of hydraulic engineering best practice.

YOUR IMPACT

Your work will directly influence the resilience, efficiency and long term performance of critical water infrastructure across the UK. Through high-quality hydraulic engineering, you'll help clients optimise asset performance, improve network resilience and deliver sustainable solutions that address future environmental and operational challenges.

Beyond project delivery, you'll support the continued growth of Stantec's Hydraulic Engineering capability by sharing technical knowledge, mentoring colleagues and driving engineering excellence. Your expertise will help deliver infrastructure that protects communities, safeguards the environment and creates lasting value for our clients.

Essential

ABOUT YOU

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience delivering hydraulic engineering projects within the UK water sector or another regulated infrastructure environment.
• Strong understanding of fluid mechanics, hydraulic structures and transient analysis.
• Experience using hydraulic modelling software such as HADES, VARISM, Flow-3D or equivalent.
• Experience leading technical delivery on multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Strong communication, analytical and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience mentoring or supporting the development of junior engineers.

Desirable

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards professional registration.
• Experience working collaboratively with contractors and delivery partners.
• Experience supporting framework delivery and client relationships.
• Knowledge of digital engineering tools and modern methods of project delivery.

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.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients' vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today's challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

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.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact [email protected] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.