Senior Hydraulic Modeller

We are currently seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Hydraulic Modeller to join our River and Coastal Management team permanently. This position would ideally be based in Birmingham; however we have modelling teams in Reading, Bristol, Cambridge, London or Taunton. We can offer you a mix of home and office working which will help maintain a good work life balance and effective team working. Our projects are based around the UK and occasional travel would be expected.

We are a national team that delivers technical excellence and provides specialist advice in flood risk management, drainage design, river restoration, nutrient neutrality, and natural flood management. We are fortunate to work with an excellent range of Public and Private clients across the UK, and our client-focused approach has enhanced our reputation as one of the leading development consultancies in the local market.

You will have the opportunity to be involved in and take a lead role in a wide range of multidisciplinary projects. This will involve working alongside other Stantec disciplines, including those from Environmental Planning, Ecology, Transport, and Civils, to deliver exciting projects such as river engineering, restoration / habitat improvement, large-scale mixed developments, and major infrastructure schemes.

The ideal candidate will be experienced in hydraulic modelling and / or hydrology and its application in supporting flood risk studies. You will be able to devise methodologies that meet the requirements of the client brief and are in line with best practice and industry guidance. You will be able to deliver flood studies to project time and cost constraints and be able to self-review your work. You will be able to work independently and collaboratively within a team to deliver flood studies that support projects through the planning system from project inception through to delivery and close out. You can communicate your work effectively through written reports and presentations to clients, regulators, and non-technical audiences. You will be willing to supervise and mentor junior team members, providing technical assistance and reviewing their work as required.

You will be required to assist in preparing fee proposals. Some project management experience is desirable but not essential.

ABOUT YOU

You will be a BSc / BEng / MEng qualified with a focus on hydrology or hydraulics. You will be chartered (or en route to chartership) by a professional body. You should have demonstrable experience in several of the following areas :

Linked 1D / 2D hydraulic modelling using Flood Modeller, ESTRY / TUFLOW software packages. Completion of modelling studies assessing the risk of fluvial, pluvial flood risk, including flood mitigation modelling.

Hydrological modelling using FEH methods to estimate peak river flows and flood hydrographs using ReFH2 and WINFAP

Completing Flood Risk Assessments and input into Environmental Impact Assessments to support planning applications. You will have an established understanding of flood risk management and national planning policy.

Experience providing support and training to junior team members, including review of work

Experience using GIS software such as QGIS, ArcGIS, MapInfo

Experience using other hydraulic modelling packages such as HEC-RAS, Infoworks ICM (desirable)

Your passion and experience delivering quality design solutions are crucial to your success in this role. You will be ambitious, forward-thinking, and desire to better your career.

We are proud of Stantec's friendly and collaborative culture, and there are many other reasons for you to be excited about joining us. We offer a competitive salary, agile and flexible working arrangements, industry-leading training, great projects, and lots more!

Why not apply today!

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About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 31,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients' vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today's challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn't exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact careers.UK&I@stantec.comand we will talk to you about how we can support you.

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