Senior Hydraulic Engineer

Overview

As a Senior Hydraulic Engineer, you will lead hydraulic studies and model development for major water and wastewater projects, guiding multidisciplinary teams from feasibility to construction. You’ll mentor junior engineers and help advance Stantec’s hydraulic capability while delivering resilient, sustainable solutions for UK water infrastructure. You’ll work with industry specialists across a national team to drive engineering excellence and client value. This is an opportunity to shape critical infrastructure and mentor the next generation of engineers.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• bonus schemes
• enhanced pension plan
• annual leave with buy/sell option
• private medical insurance
• hybrid / flexible working

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery of hydraulic studies for water and wastewater projects across feasibility, optioneering, detailed design and construction support
• Develop and review hydraulic models and calculations using specialist software (HADES, VARISM, Flow-3D or equivalent)
• Provide guidance on pumping systems, hydraulic structures and conveyance assets
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, Project Managers and clients to develop practical, sustainable solutions
• Support site investigations, design reviews and construction activities
• Mentor and support junior engineers and contribute to hydraulic engineering best practice

Key requirements

• Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Hydraulic Engineering or related discipline
• Experience delivering hydraulic engineering projects in the UK water sector or regulated infrastructure
• Strong understanding of fluid mechanics, hydraulic structures and transient analysis
• Experience using hydraulic modelling software (HADES, VARISM, Flow-3D)
• Experience leading technical delivery on multidisciplinary projects
• Strong communication, analytical and stakeholder management skills
• Experience mentoring or developing junior engineers

• communication
• stakeholder management
• mentoring
• hydraulic modelling
• steady state and transient analysis
• pumping systems

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