Principal Hydrologist (Flood Risk Consultant)

Overview

In this Principal role, you will lead high-impact flood risk projects within Stantec’s UK Hydrology and Flood Risk team, guiding complex technical delivery and shaping the capability’s future direction. You’ll work with a collaborative group of hydrologists, hydrogeologists and planners to deliver climate-resilient flood risk solutions across planning, drainage and SuDS design. You will mentor colleagues, uphold quality standards and support business development. Your work protects communities and strengthens public water supply resilience, while advancing the team and discipline.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonus schemes
• Enhanced pension plan
• Annual leave with buy/sell option
• Private medical insurance
• Group income protection & life assurance

Responsibilities

• Lead complex flood risk and drainage consultancy across projects for public water supply resilience and wastewater infrastructure reductions
• Mentor junior colleagues and drive quality assurance processes
• Support business development and help shape future direction of flood risk and water environment capability
• Prepare Flood Risk Assessments in line with national planning policy and liaise with authorities and water companies
• Perform hydraulic modelling using Flood Modeller, TUFLOW or InfoWorks ICM; conduct hydrology with methods like FEH, ReFH2, WINFAP
• Contribute to LLFA studies (SWMPs, Local Flood Risk Management Plans, Flood Protection Schemes) and river restoration initiatives
• Support EIA preparation and GIS analysis (ArcGIS Pro or QGIS); communicate technical results to non-technical audiences
• Engage with Environment Agency, SEPA, LLFAs and water companies to deliver projects
• Contribute to strategic direction and capability growth in flood risk and water environment

Key requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Geography, Environmental Science or related discipline
• Chartered status with CIWEM, ICE or similar, or active progression toward chartership
• Significant experience delivering water environment projects and managing multiple complex initiatives
• Strong leadership and client relationship skills; ability to drive strategic direction and business development
• Proven ability to produce high-quality technical reports for diverse audiences

• Collaborative and proactive
• Strong communication and stakeholder management
• Mentoring and people development
• Flood Modeller
• TUFLOW
• InfoWorks ICM

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