Senior Hydraulic Modeller

Stantec; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile and flexible working arrangements

Industry-leading training

Job summary

Stantec is searching for a Senior Hydraulic Modeller to join their River and Coastal Management team in Bristol, with hybrid work options available. The role involves leading multidisciplinary projects across the UK, delivering technical excellence in flood risk management and drainage design.

The ideal candidate will hold a BSc/BEng/MEng in hydrology or hydraulics, possess experience in hydraulic and hydrological modelling, and be chartered or on the path to chartership. Stantec offers competitive salaries and diverse working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in 1D/2D hydraulic modelling.
• Experience in hydrological modelling and flood risk assessments.
• Training and support experience for junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Develop methodologies aligned with client requirements.
• Deliver flood studies on time and within budget.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Linked 1D/2D hydraulic modelling

Hydrological modelling

GIS software (QGIS, ArcGIS, MapInfo)

Hydraulic modelling packages (HEC-RAS, Infoworks ICM)

Education

BSc/BEng/MEng in hydrology or hydraulics

Tools

Flood Modeller

ESTRY/TUFLOW

ReFH2

WINFAP

Job description

The Opportunity

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 or Taunton. We can offer 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 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.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop methodologies that meet client brief requirements and are in line with best practice and industry guidance.
• Deliver flood studies within project time and cost constraints and self‑review work.
• Work independently and collaboratively within a team to support projects through the planning system from inception to delivery and close‑out.
• Communicate work effectively through written reports and presentations to clients, regulators, and non‑technical audiences.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members, providing technical assistance and reviewing their work as required.
• 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 and 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 providing 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 have a desire to advance your career.

We offer a competitive salary, agile and flexible working arrangements, industry‑leading training, and great projects.

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.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits 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.

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.