Senior/Principal Hydrologist: Flood Risk & Water Resilience

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is looking for a Senior or Principal Hydrologist - Flood Risk Consultant to enhance their Hydrology and Flood Risk team. The successful candidate will deliver sustainable flood risk and drainage solutions, prepare Flood Risk Assessments, and mentor junior staff. The role requires a relevant degree and experience in hydraulic modelling and GIS. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative team committed to addressing climate resilience in water management projects.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in delivering and managing water environment projects.
• Experience with hydrological methods for flow estimation.
• Confidence in managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Deliver sustainable flood risk and drainage solutions.
• Mentor junior staff and share technical expertise.
• Prepare Environmental Impact Assessments including flood risk chapters.

Skills

Hydraulic modelling

Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs)

Water environment projects

Communication skills

GIS proficiency

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering, Geography, Environmental Science, or related discipline

Tools

Flood Modeller

TUFLOW

InfoWorks ICM

MicroDrainage (InfoDrainage)

ArcGIS Pro

QGIS

Job description

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is looking for a Senior or Principal Hydrologist - Flood Risk Consultant to enhance their Hydrology and Flood Risk team. The successful candidate will deliver sustainable flood risk and drainage solutions, prepare Flood Risk Assessments, and mentor junior staff. The role requires a relevant degree and experience in hydraulic modelling and GIS. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative team committed to addressing climate resilience in water management projects.