Principal Hydrologist; Flood Risk Consultant

Overview

The UK's flood risk landscape is changing. Climate pressures are intensifying, regulatory expectations are rising, and communities depend on resilient water environments. We are seeking a Principal Hydrologist with a strong flood risk consulting background to lead complex work and help shape a capable team.

At Stantec, our Hydrology and Flood Risk team is growing. You will join a friendly, collaborative group of over 100 Hydrologists, Hydrogeologists, Water Resources Planners and Water Quality Scientists, with flexibility to be based from our Newcastle, Manchester, Leeds, Bristol or Cardiff offices.

Your project portfolio will span flood risk and drainage consultancy, including enhancing public water supply resilience, reducing the environmental impact of wastewater infrastructure, and working with Lead Local Flood Authorities. You will deliver sustainable, climate-resilient solutions across flood risk appraisal, hydraulic modelling, hydrology, SuDS design and development planning support.

• Lead complex projects in flood risk assessment and drainage consultancy, delivering climate-resilient solutions.
• Mentor junior colleagues, lead quality assurance processes, and support business development.
• Contribute to shaping the future direction of the flood risk and water environment capability.

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Geography, Environmental Science, or related discipline.
• Chartered with CIWEM, ICE, or similar, or actively working towards it.
• Significant experience managing and delivering water environment projects with strong technical and leadership/communication skills.
• Experience with Flood Risk Assessments, hydraulic modelling (e.g., Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, Info Works ICM), and hydrological methods (e.g., FEH, ReFH2, WINFAP).
• Knowledge of LLFA studies, SuDS design, river restoration, EIA, GIS (ArcGIS Pro or QGIS), and liaison with regulatory bodies.

Your leadership will protect communities from flooding, support long-term public water supply security, and contribute to restoring natural systems under pressure across the UK. Your technical leadership will sit at the heart of this work.

• You hold a degree and are Chartered or actively pursuing Chartership; you bring significant experience managing and delivering water environment projects with strong leadership and client-relations skills.
• You can manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, contribute to business development, and guide the strategic direction of a growing discipline.
• You produce high-quality technical reports for technical and non-technical audiences, with rigor and attention to detail.
• You are motivated by a role where expertise and leadership matter equally, with opportunities to develop people and contribute to a team on the rise.

• People first: friendly, inclusive, collaborative environment where everyone is valued.
• Growth and development: industry-leading training and paid professional subscriptions, with a progression plan toward chartership.
• Better together: supportive team environment and ERG networks.
• Growth: part of an exciting UK-wide growth journey.
• Benefits: competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension, generous annual leave, private medical insurance, life assurance, gym discounts, and more.
• Hybrid / Flexible working: balance work with flexible arrangements.

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees across 450 locations on 6 continents. We plan, design, deliver and manage development and infrastructure to support sustainable communities. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and inclusive hiring practices.

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Other locations:
Leeds, Manchester, Bristol, Cardiff