Description
Primary Purpose of Job:

Stantec is seeking a Senior Hydrologist - Flood Hydraulic Modeller to join our growing Hydrology and Flood Risk discipline within the Water Setting team.

This role offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of hydraulic modelling projects, including 1D–2D flood risk modelling and Strategic Resource Options (SRO) assessments. Our work spans public water supply resilience, reducing the impact of infrastructure on the water environment, and supporting Lead Local Flood Authorities. Typical project work includes modelling new infrastructure in floodplains, eel screen installation assessments, reservoir decommissioning studies, and river restoration - predominantly using Flood Modeller-TUFLOW packages. Some of these programmes include nationally significant SRO work, contributing to long-term water supply resilience and security across the UK region.

You will play a key role in delivering sustainable, climate-resilient flood risk and drainage solutions, with opportunities to also work across hydrology, Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) design,



flood risk appraisal, and development planning support.

As a senior member of the team, you will also help shape our capability - mentoring junior colleagues, sharing technical expertise, and driving continuous improvement across project delivery and quality assurance.

Key Accountabilities:
- 1D/2D hydraulic modelling using Flood Modeller, TUFLOW or InfoWorks ICM (fluvial, pluvial and/or tidal)
- Delivering hydraulic modelling, flood risk and water environment studies
- Developing modelling methodologies and preparing fee proposals
- Supervising, mentoring and training junior staff
- Quality assurance and technical review of hydraulic models
- Preparing Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) in line with national planning policy
- Applying hydrological methods (FEH, ReFH2, WINFAP) for flow estimation
- Using GIS tools (ArcGIS Pro, QGIS) for spatial analysis and mapping
- Liaising with LLFAs,

📌 Senior/Lead Hydrologist (Pune)
🏢 Stantec
📍 Pune