Senior / Principal Hydrologist (Flood Risk Consultant)
Join Stantec’s Water Environment team as a Senior Hydrologist (Flood Risk Consultant) based in Edinburgh, Glasgow or Leeds, or as a Principal Hydrologist based in Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow, Edinburgh or Newcastle.
About the Role
You will be part of over 80 hydrologists, hydrogeologists, water resources planners and water quality scientists working to enhance the resilience of the public water supply, reduce wastewater impacts on the environment and collaborate with Lead Local Flood Authorities. Your key responsibilities include delivering sustainable, climate‑resilient flood‑risk and drainage solutions through hydraulic modelling, hydrology, Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) design, flood‑risk appraisal and development planning support.
You will also contribute to the team’s growth by mentoring junior staff, sharing technical expertise and supporting continuous improvement across project delivery and quality assurance processes.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will hold a degree in Civil Engineering, Geography, Environmental Science, or a related discipline, and be working towards or have achieved chartership with a relevant professional body (e.g. CIWEM, ICE). You will bring significant experience in the delivery and management of water environment projects, with strong technical, leadership and communication skills. You’ll be confident managing multiple complex projects simultaneously, supporting business development opportunities and shaping our water and flood‑risk capability.
Key Experience
* Preparation of Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) in accordance with national planning policy
* Hydraulic modelling using software such as Flood Modeller, TUFLOW or InfoWorks ICM
* Application of hydrological methods including FEH, ReFH2 and WINFAP for flow estimation
* Development of surface water drainage strategies incorporating SuDS, aligned with CIRIA guidance and LLFA requirements
* Surface water drainage design using tools such as MicroDrainage (InfoDrainage)
* Delivery of flood risk and drainage studies for LLFAs, including Flood Studies, Surface Water Management Plans (SWMPs), Local Flood Risk Management Plans and Flood Protection Schemes (FPSs)
* Contribution to river restoration and natural flood management schemes
* Supporting planning applications with appropriate flood and drainage documentation
* Preparation of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), including screening, scoping and supporting flood risk and drainage chapters
* Proficient use of GIS for spatial analysis and mapping, with experience in ArcGIS Pro and QGIS
* Liaison with regulatory bodies including LLFAs, Environment Agency, SEPA and water companies
* Sound understanding of relevant planning and technical guidance, including the NPPF, SuDS Manual, and non‑statutory technical standards
* Excellent report writing and communication skills for technical and non‑technical audiences
* #UKWater
About Stantec
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