Senior Hydraulic Engineer - Water Sector, Edinburgh, Glasgow or Inverness
Scottish Water is about to invest £8.1bn in its network, the biggest programme in its history. Stantec is one of just two Primary Designers chosen to deliver it.
This landmark partnership, which potentially extends to 2039, secures meaningful work from our Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness offices. Not one project. Not one framework cycle. A pipeline of water and wastewater schemes that will shape how Scotland lives for a generation. This major framework success anchors our exceptional performance across the UK for the AMP8 regulatory cycle, where we have secured exciting new project wins and solidified our standing as the number 1 design consultancy in the regulated water sector.
Most engineers get one programme like this in a career. We're building the team now, and the people who join early get to shape how it runs.
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ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Senior Hydraulic Engineer, you'll lead the technical delivery of hydraulic engineering studies across a diverse portfolio of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, supporting delivery from feasibility and optioneering through to detailed design and construction support.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Delivering hydraulic studies, including steady state and transient analysis, across a range of water infrastructure projects.
- Developing and reviewing hydraulic models, calculations and technical reports using specialist software such as HADES, VARISM, Flow-3D or equivalent.
- Providing technical guidance on pumping systems, hydraulic structures and conveyance assets.
- Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, Project Managers and clients to develop practical, sustainable engineering solutions.
- Supporting site investigations, design reviews and construction activities where required.
- Mentoring and supporting junior engineers while contributing to the continuous improvement of hydraulic engineering best practice.
YOUR IMPACT
Your work will directly influence the resilience, efficiency and long-term performance of critical water infrastructure across the UK. Through high-quality hydraulic engineering, you'll help clients optimise asset performance, improve network resilience and deliver sustainable solutions that address future environmental and operational challenges.
Beyond project delivery, you'll support the continued growth of Stantec's Hydraulic Engineering capability by sharing technical knowledge, mentoring colleagues and driving engineering excellence. Your expertise will help deliver infrastructure that protects communities, safeguards the environment and creates lasting value for our clients.
ABOUT YOU
Essential
- Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering or a related discipline.
- Experience delivering hydraulic engineering projects within the UK water sector or another regulated infrastructure environment.
- Strong understanding of fluid mechanics, hydraulic structures and transient analysis.
- Experience using hydraulic modelling software such as HADES, VARISM, Flow-3D or equivalent.
- Experience leading technical delivery on multidisciplinary engineering projects.
- Strong communication, analytical and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience mentoring or supporting the development of junior engineers.
Desirable
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards professional registration.
- Experience working collaboratively with contractors and delivery partners.
- Experience supporting framework delivery and client relationships.
- Knowledge of digital engineering tools and modern methods of project delivery.
WHY JOIN US
We put people first: We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.
We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. Named ‘Best Place to Work’ and ‘International Consulting Firm of the Year’ at the NCE Awards 2024.
We do what is right: Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered with ICE.
We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups).
Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK - we want you to be part of it!
Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard as well as discounted gym membership and lots more.
Hybrid / Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.
If you're ready to take the next step in your hydraulic engineering career and help deliver nationally significant water infrastructure projects that will benefit communities for generations to come, we'd love to hear from you.