At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead hydraulic engineering studies and deliver innovative solutions for the UK water industry.
- Company: Join Stantec, a respected consultancy with a focus on sustainable water infrastructure.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, bonuses, flexible working, and excellent career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborate with experts and mentor junior engineers in a dynamic team environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on essential water infrastructure and enhance your technical expertise.
- Qualifications: Degree in relevant engineering field and experience in hydraulic studies within the UK water sector.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Join Stantec's specialist Hydraulic Engineering team and help solve some of the most technically challenging problems facing the UK water industry. Working across nationally significant water frameworks, you'll deliver complex hydraulic studies that support the safe, reliable, and sustainable operation of critical infrastructure. As part of our national team, you'll work alongside recognised hydraulic specialists on projects that span the full asset lifecycle, from concept and design through to operational troubleshooting and optimisation. This is an opportunity to deepen your technical expertise, contribute to industry‑leading engineering solutions, and develop your career within one of the UK's most respected water consultancies.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Senior Hydraulic Engineer, you'll lead the technical delivery of hydraulic engineering studies, applying your expertise to support the design, assessment, and optimisation of water infrastructure.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Delivering steady‑state and transient hydraulic studies across water infrastructure projects.
- Undertaking hydraulic analysis using specialist software such as Hades, Varism, Flow 3D, or equivalent.
- Producing high‑quality technical reports and engineering recommendations.
- Supporting the design and assessment of hydraulic structures and pipeline systems.
- Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to develop practical engineering solutions.
- Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to the continued development of technical capability across the team.
YOUR IMPACT
Your work will directly influence the resilience and performance of essential water infrastructure. From preventing pipeline failures through pressure transient analysis to optimising hydraulic structures that will operate for decades, your technical expertise will help clients make informed engineering decisions that protect communities, improve operational efficiency, and support sustainable infrastructure investment across the UK.
ABOUT YOU
We're looking for an experienced Hydraulic Engineer with strong analytical capability and a passion for solving complex engineering challenges.
QUALIFICATIONS
- A degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
- Experience delivering hydraulic engineering studies within the UK water sector.
- Knowledge of fluid mechanics and hydraulic principles.
- Experience using hydraulic modelling software such as Hades, Varism, Flow 3D, or similar.
- Strong technical reporting and analytical skills.
- The ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
DESIRABLE
- Chartered status or working towards professional registration.
- Experience mentoring junior engineers.
BENEFITS
Competitive salary, bonus opportunities, enhanced pension, private medical insurance, life assurance, flexible and hybrid working, paid professional memberships, excellent opportunities for career progression.
EMPLOYMENT AT STANTEC
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits 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.
Senior Hydraulics Engineer in Glasgow employer: Stantec Consulting International Ltd.
Stantec is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation within the hydraulic engineering sector. With competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, and a strong commitment to employee development, you will have the opportunity to enhance your technical skills while contributing to impactful projects that ensure the sustainability of the UK's water infrastructure. Join us in a role where your expertise will not only shape your career but also make a significant difference in communities across the nation.
Contact Details:
Stantec Consulting International Ltd. Recruitment Team
