Senior Hydrologist at Stantec in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

hydrological modelling

hydraulic modelling

flood risk

water quality

project management

mentoring

Low flow assessments and water systems modelling to define the availability of water for supply during droughts.
Providing technical guidance, support and training to junior colleagues and assisting, where practicable, in the mentoring and development of others.
Managing projects and maintaining client relationships.
Assisting with winning work and the development of new business within the water environment team.
Design and test nature-based solutions to assist with flooding and water quality improvements.
Hydrological Modelling through the application of the FEH methods to estimate peak river flows and flood hydrographs using ReFH2 and WINFAP modelling packages.
Managing, training and mentoring junior staff.
Hydraulic Modelling linked 1D-2D modelling packages, e.g. Flood Modeller-TUFLOW, HEC-RAS, MIKE FLOOD, InfoWorks ICM. Completion of fluvial, pluvial and tidal hydraulic modelling projects and the selection and design of flood protection systems.
Preparation of Flood Risk Assessments.
Delivering water resource management, hydrological and hydraulic Modelling, drainage and flood mitigation, and climate impact assessment projects.
Working with hydrometric data, analysis of gauging station flow and level records, interpretation and development of ratings curves for gauging stations. Calibration of rainfall-runoff models to match observed rainfall data to gauged flow data
Water quality assessments and Modelling (including sediment transport).
Completion of Flood Risk Assessments to support planning applications.

Requirements

gis

python

chartered

river restoration

flood modelling

suds

River restoration studies (e.g. weir removal impact assessments).
GIS software (QGIS/ARC), coding (e.g. Python) and database management will also be a valuable asset.
Chartered (or near Chartership) with an appropriate professional body.
Quarry or Mining Specific FRAs/FCAs.
Low flow studies/droughts assessments.
Flood hydrology and hydraulic modelling studies incorporating the impact of climate change.
Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) – principals and design (e.g. using WinDes MicroDrainage or Causeway Flow) and green-blue infrastructure planning,

Benefits

Integrated Catchment Management – i.e. to achieve flood risk and water quality benefits.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded in 1954

Year Established

The company was established as a one-person environmental engineering practice in 1954.

MWH Global in 2016

Acquisition Year

Completed the acquisition of MWH Global to enhance expertise in water and natural resources.

450+ Offices

Global Presence

Operates across more than 450 offices on six continents, showcasing extensive global reach.

6 Continents

Geographic Reach

Maintains a strong presence on six continents through strategic expansion.

Began as a one-person environmental engineering practice and has grown through strategic geographic and service expansion.
Publicly listed on the NYSE and TSX, Stantec has completed major acquisitions to bolster expertise and strengthen global infrastructure portfolio.
Headquartered in the iconic Stantec Tower in Edmonton, the company has delivered landmark projects like the Panama Canal Expansion and high-profile community developments.
Leverages interdisciplinary teams of designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers.
Typical projects span urban planning, civil infrastructure, water management, environmental assessment, energy delivery, and architectural design, serving public and private sectors.
Blends technical prowess with visionary design in bold ventures such as designing its own mixed-use tower and leading multi-nation infrastructure projects.

Culture + Values

We Put People First
We Do What is Right
We Are Better Together
We Are Driven to Achieve

Environment + Sustainability

2025

Carbon Neutrality Target

The company plans to achieve carbon neutrality in its operations by the end of the fiscal year 2025.

32,000

Employees in Sustainable Projects

Over 32,000 employees are working on climate-resilient infrastructure and future-proofing cities.

Commitment to environmental, social and governance excellence across operations and client projects
Issued Sustainability‑Linked Loan, tying financing to ESG metrics including Bloomberg GEI and environmental targets
Publicly reported environmental performance in annual Sustainability Report (e.g., GRI‑aligned metrics)

Inclusion & Diversity

43% women

Female Representation in Leadership

43% of board and C‑Suite positions are held by women in 2023.

18% pay gap

Global Gender Pay Gap

The global mean unadjusted gender pay gap is 18%.

3% compa-ratio

Gender Pay Gap Improvement

North America base pay compa-ratio gender pay gap improved by 3% in 2023 compared to the prior year.

7% score improvement

Gender-Equality Index

Score improved by 7% in 2023 in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, which has been achieved for the fourth consecutive year.

Named to Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index fourth consecutive year
Female representation: more than 50% of entry-level staff are women
36 Women@Stantec regional employee resource groups active globally
First globally to link senior credit facility pricing to Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index score

Articles

Contact Our Media Team

Stantec Careers

Reddit – ‘Anyone work at Stantec environmental field tech how is it !’

Reddit – ‘Stantec and everyone else is desperate for people with any experience’

Stantec Projects & Portfolio (site search)

Role

Description

hydrological modelling

hydraulic modelling

flood risk

water quality

project management

mentoring

Low flow assessments and water systems modelling to define the availability of water for supply during droughts.
Providing technical guidance, support and training to junior colleagues and assisting, where practicable, in the mentoring and development of others.
Managing projects and maintaining client relationships.
Assisting with winning work and the development of new business within the water environment team.
Design and test nature-based solutions to assist with flooding and water quality improvements.
Hydrological Modelling through the application of the FEH methods to estimate peak river flows and flood hydrographs using ReFH2 and WINFAP modelling packages.
Managing, training and mentoring junior staff.
Hydraulic Modelling linked 1D-2D modelling packages, e.g. Flood Modeller-TUFLOW, HEC-RAS, MIKE FLOOD, InfoWorks ICM. Completion of fluvial, pluvial and tidal hydraulic modelling projects and the selection and design of flood protection systems.
Preparation of Flood Risk Assessments.
Delivering water resource management, hydrological and hydraulic Modelling, drainage and flood mitigation, and climate impact assessment projects.
Working with hydrometric data, analysis of gauging station flow and level records, interpretation and development of ratings curves for gauging stations. Calibration of rainfall-runoff models to match observed rainfall data to gauged flow data
Water quality assessments and Modelling (including sediment transport).
Completion of Flood Risk Assessments to support planning applications.

Requirements

gis

python

chartered

river restoration

flood modelling

suds

River restoration studies (e.g. weir removal impact assessments).
GIS software (QGIS/ARC), coding (e.g. Python) and database management will also be a valuable asset.
Chartered (or near Chartership) with an appropriate professional body.
Quarry or Mining Specific FRAs/FCAs.
Low flow studies/droughts assessments.
Flood hydrology and hydraulic modelling studies incorporating the impact of climate change.
Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) – principals and design (e.g. using WinDes MicroDrainage or Causeway Flow) and green-blue infrastructure planning,

Benefits

Integrated Catchment Management – i.e. to achieve flood risk and water quality benefits.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded in 1954

Year Established

The company was established as a one-person environmental engineering practice in 1954.

MWH Global in 2016

Acquisition Year

Completed the acquisition of MWH Global to enhance expertise in water and natural resources.

450+ Offices

Global Presence

Operates across more than 450 offices on six continents, showcasing extensive global reach.

6 Continents

Geographic Reach

Maintains a strong presence on six continents through strategic expansion.

Began as a one-person environmental engineering practice and has grown through strategic geographic and service expansion.
Publicly listed on the NYSE and TSX, Stantec has completed major acquisitions to bolster expertise and strengthen global infrastructure portfolio.
Headquartered in the iconic Stantec Tower in Edmonton, the company has delivered landmark projects like the Panama Canal Expansion and high-profile community developments.
Leverages interdisciplinary teams of designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers.
Typical projects span urban planning, civil infrastructure, water management, environmental assessment, energy delivery, and architectural design, serving public and private sectors.
Blends technical prowess with visionary design in bold ventures such as designing its own mixed-use tower and leading multi-nation infrastructure projects.

Culture + Values

We Put People First
We Do What is Right
We Are Better Together
We Are Driven to Achieve

Environment + Sustainability

2025

Carbon Neutrality Target

The company plans to achieve carbon neutrality in its operations by the end of the fiscal year 2025.

32,000

Employees in Sustainable Projects

Over 32,000 employees are working on climate-resilient infrastructure and future-proofing cities.

Commitment to environmental, social and governance excellence across operations and client projects
Issued Sustainability‑Linked Loan, tying financing to ESG metrics including Bloomberg GEI and environmental targets
Publicly reported environmental performance in annual Sustainability Report (e.g., GRI‑aligned metrics)

Inclusion & Diversity

43% women

Female Representation in Leadership

43% of board and C‑Suite positions are held by women in 2023.

18% pay gap

Global Gender Pay Gap

The global mean unadjusted gender pay gap is 18%.

3% compa-ratio

Gender Pay Gap Improvement

North America base pay compa-ratio gender pay gap improved by 3% in 2023 compared to the prior year.

7% score improvement

Gender-Equality Index

Score improved by 7% in 2023 in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, which has been achieved for the fourth consecutive year.

Named to Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index fourth consecutive year
Female representation: more than 50% of entry-level staff are women
36 Women@Stantec regional employee resource groups active globally
First globally to link senior credit facility pricing to Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index score

Articles

Contact Our Media Team

Stantec Careers

Reddit – ‘Anyone work at Stantec environmental field tech how is it !’

Reddit – ‘Stantec and everyone else is desperate for people with any experience’

Stantec Projects & Portfolio (site search)