Position Overview
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 you a mix of home and office working to help maintain a good work life balance and effective team working. Our projects are based around the UK and occasional travel would be expected.
Responsibilities
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 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 devise methodologies that meet the requirements of the client brief and are in line with best practice and industry guidance. You will deliver flood studies to project time and cost constraints and be able to self‑review your work. You will 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 will communicate your work effectively through written reports and presentations to clients, regulators, and non‑technical audiences.
You will supervise and mentor junior team members, providing technical assistance and reviewing their work as required. You will also assist in preparing fee proposals; some project management experience is desirable but not essential.
Qualifications
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, completing 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 input into Environmental Impact Assessments to support planning applications; 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).
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary, agile and flexible working arrangements, industry‑leading training, great projects, and lots more!
Equal Opportunity Statement
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.
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