Senior Hydraulic Modeller

Stantec UK Careers; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Hydraulic Modeller to join our River and Coastal Management team. Ideally based in Birmingham, with modelling teams in Reading, Bristol, Cambridge, London, Taunton and Manchester. A mix of home and office working supports UK projects and effective collaboration.

You will lead hydraulic modelling and hydrology studies, devise robust methodologies, deliver flood studies on time and within budget, and mentor junior colleagues while engaging with clients and regulators.

Qualifications

• Degree in hydraulics or hydraulics-focused engineering and chartership or active progression toward it.
• Strong track record in hydraulic/hydrology modelling for flood risk assessments.
• Experience leading teams and communicating with clients and regulators.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver hydraulic modelling studies for river and coastal projects.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members and review work.
• Prepare fee proposals and present findings to clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Hydraulic Modelling

1D/2D Modelling

Flood Risk

Hydrology

Project Leadership

Mentoring

Education

BSc/BEng/MEng in Hydraulics/Water

Chartered or on track

Tools

Flood Modeller

ESTRY/TUFLOW

FEH methods (ReFH2/WINFAP)

QGIS

ArcGIS

HEC-RAS

Infoworks ICM

Job description

We are currently seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Hydraulic Modeller to join our River and Coastal Management team permanently. This position would ideally be based in Birmingham; however we have modelling teams in Reading, Bristol, Cambridge, London, Taunton and Manchester. We can offer you a mix of home and office working which will help maintain a good work life balance and effective team working. Our projects are based around the UK and occasional travel would be expected.

We are a national team that delivers technical excellence and provides specialist advice in flood risk management, drainage design, river restoration, nutrient neutrality, and natural flood management. We are fortunate to work with an excellent range of Public and Private clients across the UK, and our client-focused approach has enhanced our reputation as one of the leading development consultancies in the local market.

You will have the opportunity to be involved in and take a lead role in a wide range of multidisciplinary projects. This will involve working alongside other Stantec disciplines, including those from Environmental Planning, Ecology, Transport, and Civils, to deliver exciting projects such as river engineering, restoration/habitat improvement, large-scale mixed developments, and major infrastructure schemes.

The ideal candidate will be experienced in hydraulic modelling and/or hydrology and its application in supporting flood risk studies. You will be able to devise methodologies that meet the requirements of the client brief and are in line with best practice and industry guidance. You will be able to deliver flood studies to project time and cost constraints and be able to self-review your work. You will be able to work independently and collaboratively within a team to deliver flood studies that support projects through the planning system from project inception through to delivery and close out. You can communicate your work effectively through written reports and presentations to clients, regulators, and non-technical audiences. You will be willing to supervise and mentor junior team members, providing technical assistance and reviewing their work as required.

You will be required to assist in preparing fee proposals. Some project management experience is desirable but not essential.

ABOUT YOU

You will be a BSc/BEng/MEng qualified with a focus on hydrology or hydraulics. You will be chartered (or en route to chartership) by a professional body. You should have demonstrable experience in several of the following areas:

• Linked 1D/2D hydraulic modelling using Flood Modeller, ESTRY/TUFLOW software packages. Completion of modelling studies assessing the risk of fluvial, pluvial flood risk, including flood mitigation modelling.
• Hydrological modelling using FEH methods to estimate peak river flows and flood hydrographs using ReFH2 and WINFAP
• Completing Flood Risk Assessments and input into Environmental Impact Assessments to support planning applications. You will have an established understanding of flood risk management and national planning policy.
• Experience providing support and training to junior team members, including review of work
• Experience using GIS software such as QGIS, ArcGIS, MapInfo
• Experience using other hydraulic modelling packages such as HEC-RAS, Infoworks ICM (desirable)

Your passion and experience delivering quality design solutions are crucial to your success in this role. You will be ambitious, forward-thinking, and desire to better your career. We are proud of Stantec's friendly and collaborative culture, and there are many other reasons for you to be excited about joining us. We offer a competitive salary, agile and flexible working arrangements, industry-leading training, great projects, and lots more!