Senior Hydrologist

Stantec; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services firm in Shrewsbury is seeking a Senior Hydrologist / Hydraulic Modeller to lead hydrological projects, assess flood risks, and manage client relationships. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and have experience in hydraulic and hydrological modelling. The role offers opportunities for mentoring junior staff and involves delivering impactful solutions to water management challenges.

Benefits

Equal employment opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Support for career development

Qualifications

• Several years' experience in hydrology, flood risk and/or drainage.
• Experience preparing Flood Risk Assessments.
• Chartered (or near Chartership) with a professional body.

Responsibilities

• Delivering hydrological and hydraulic modelling projects.
• Managing projects and maintaining client relationships.
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring junior colleagues.

Skills

Hydraulic Modelling

Hydrological Modelling

Data Management

Environmental Impact Assessments

GIS Software

Python Programming

Education

Degree in environmental science, civil engineering, geography, or related discipline

Tools

Flood Modeller-TUFLOW

HEC-RAS

WINFAP

ReFH2

QGIS

WinDes MicroDrainage

Job description

Overview

Stantec's market‑leading Environmental Services group supports clients in the environmental, geotechnical, and water sectors. We work with businesses and water companies across the UK and occasionally internationally.

You will join a friendly team of over 80 Hydrologists, Hydrogeologists, Water Resources Planners and Water Quality Scientists as part of our wider Water Environment Team. These team projects include enhancing the resilience of the public water supply and reducing the impact of wastewater treatment infrastructure on the water environment, with opportunities to contribute to flood risk modelling, sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) Modelling, and nature‑based solutions.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Hydrologist / Hydraulic Modeller, your project work will likely cover areas including:

• Flood hydrology and hydraulic modelling studies incorporating the impact of climate change.
• Completion of Flood Risk Assessments to support planning applications.
• Low flow assessments and water systems modelling to define the availability of water for supply during droughts.
• Design and test nature‑based solutions to assist with flooding and water quality improvements.
• Climate change risk assessments of assets or portfolios of assets.

You will be expected to have responsibility for:

• Delivering water resource management, hydrological and hydraulic Modelling, drainage and flood mitigation, and climate impact assessment projects.
• Managing projects and maintaining client relationships.
• Assisting with winning work and the development of new business within the water environment team.
• Providing technical guidance, support and training to junior colleagues and assisting, where practicable, in the mentoring and development of others.

About You

You will ideally have skills in hydraulic and hydrological Modelling, factual and interpretative reporting, data management, analysis, and presentation of results. You will hold a degree in a relevant subject, such as environmental science, civil engineering, geography, or another related discipline with a strong hydrology or hydraulics focus. You should have several years' experience in hydrology, flood risk and/or drainage, with a preference for a consultancy background.

• Preparation of Flood Risk Assessments.
• Hydraulic Modelling linked 1D‑2D modelling packages, e.g. Flood Modeller‑TUFLOW, HEC‑RAS, MIKE FLOOD, InfoWorks ICM. Completion of fluvial, pluvial and tidal hydraulic modelling projects and the selection and design of flood protection systems.
• Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) – principals and design (e.g. using WinDes MicroDrainage or Causeway Flow) and green‑blue infrastructure planning.
• Hydrological Modelling through the application of the FEH methods to estimate peak river flows and flood hydrographs using ReFH2 and WINFAP modelling packages.
• Working with hydrometric data, analysis of gauging station flow and level records, interpretation and development of ratings curves for gauging stations. Calibration of rainfall‑runoff models to match observed rainfall data to gauged flow data.
• Low flow studies/droughts assessments.
• Environmental Impact Assessments – water resources and quality, drainage, flood risk, Water Framework Directive assessments.
• GIS software (QGIS/ARC), coding (e.g. Python) and database management will also be a valuable asset.
• Chartered (or near Chartership) with an appropriate professional body.
• Managing, training and mentoring junior staff.

In addition, some experience in the following areas would also be a distinct advantage:

• Water quality assessments and Modelling (including sediment transport).
• Quarry or Mining Specific FRAs/FCAs.
• River restoration studies (e.g. weir removal impact assessments).
• Water resources assessments.
• Integrated Catchment Management – i.e. to achieve flood risk and water quality benefits.
• Climate change impact assessment and adaptation planning.

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 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.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world‑class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn't exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

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 [e-mail] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.