As the UK water sector continues to invest in more resilient, sustainable wastewater infrastructure, there has never been a better time to join Stantec. Our nationally recognised Urban Drainage Modelling team is helping clients tackle some of the industry's biggest challenges, from reducing flood risk and improving river water quality to supporting long-term network resilience and environmental compliance.
We're looking for a Senior Urban Drainage Modeller to join our growing team, working alongside over 175 specialists across the UK & Ireland. You'll have the opportunity to lead the delivery of complex modelling projects while developing your technical expertise alongside recognised industry experts. Working within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment, you'll contribute to nationally significant programmes, explore innovative digital modelling approaches and build the experience needed to progress into future technical or people leadership roles.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Senior Urban Drainage Modeller, you'll take ownership of delivering hydraulic modelling projects, working closely with project managers, technical leaders and multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative and sustainable solutions for our clients.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading urban drainage modelling projects from inception through to completion.
- Developing, calibrating and analysing hydraulic models using InfoWorks ICM and associated GIS software.
- Delivering wastewater network, storm overflow, flood risk and water quality modelling studies.
- Supporting and mentoring junior and intermediate modellers through project delivery.
- Collaborating with clients and multidisciplinary teams to develop practical engineering solutions.
- Contributing to digital innovation, technical best practice and continuous improvement across the modelling team.
YOUR IMPACT
Your work will help water companies make better investment decisions, improve network performance and deliver more resilient wastewater systems for the communities they serve. By applying your modelling expertise to complex engineering challenges, you'll contribute to solutions that reduce environmental impacts, support regulatory compliance and help clients prepare for the future.
You'll also play an important role in strengthening our technical capability by supporting the development of junior colleagues, sharing knowledge across the team and helping drive innovation in urban drainage modelling. As you grow within the business, you'll have the opportunity to broaden your technical expertise and develop towards future leadership opportunities.
ABOUT YOU Essential
- Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Engineering or a related discipline.
- Experience delivering urban drainage or wastewater modelling projects.
- Proficiency in InfoWorks ICM and associated GIS software.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience working within multidisciplinary project teams.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to mentor and support developing engineers.
Desirable
- Working towards or holding Chartered status with ICE, CIWEM or another relevant professional institution.
- Experience delivering flood risk, storm overflow, water quality or catchment modelling studies.
- Experience contributing to digital innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.
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 looking to take ownership of complex modelling projects while continuing to develop your expertise within one of the UK's leading Urban Drainage Modelling teams, we'd love to hear from you.
About Stantec
The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 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 [email protected] we will talk to you about how we can support you.
ReqID: 8827
Other Locations: Derby, Redditch
