Senior Hydraulic Engineer – Water Sector

Overview

As a Senior Hydraulic Engineer, you will lead hydraulic studies and the technical delivery across a portfolio of water and wastewater projects, from feasibility to construction support. You will develop and review hydraulic models and reports, guiding pumping systems and conveyance assets while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams. Your work will enhance resilience and efficiency of critical water infrastructure, driving sustainable solutions for the UK. This role offers the chance to shape a major UK framework and grow Stantec’s hydraulic capability.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• bonus schemes
• enhanced pension plan
• annual leave with buy/sell option
• private medical insurance
• group income protection & life assurance

Responsibilities

• Deliver hydraulic studies including steady state and transient analysis
• Develop and review hydraulic models, calculations, and reports using specialist software
• Provide guidance on pumping systems, hydraulic structures and conveyance assets
• Collaborate with project teams and clients to develop practical solutions
• Support site investigations, design reviews, and construction activities
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to best-practice improvements

Key requirements

• Degree-qualified (or equivalent) in Civil, Mechanical, Hydraulic Engineering or related
• 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 or equivalent)
• Experience leading technical delivery on multidisciplinary projects
• Strong communication, analytical and stakeholder management skills
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior engineers
• Desirable: Chartered Engineer status or working towards
• Desirable: experience with contractors/delivery partners
• Desirable: knowledge of digital engineering tools and modern project delivery methods

• Strong communication
• Analytical thinking
• Stakeholder management
• Hydraulic modelling (HADES, VARISM, Flow-3D)
• Steady state and transient analysis
• Pumping systems and hydraulic structures

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