Senior Urban Drainage Modeller

Are you ready to take the next step in your urban drainage modelling career? We're looking for a Senior Urban Drainage Modeller to join our growing team in Cardiff, Bristol or Exeter.

As one of the UK's leading network modelling teams, we deliver some of the industry's most technically challenging and high‑profile projects across regulated water frameworks. Our work supports water companies in improving network resilience, reducing flood risk, enhancing water quality and meeting ambitious environmental commitments.

Joining Stantec means becoming part of a collaborative team with an established presence across the South West and Wales. You'll work alongside recognised industry specialists delivering projects for major UK water companies, contributing to innovative, sustainable solutions that make a lasting difference to local communities and the environment. With a strong pipeline of work, investment in digital innovation and clear opportunities for progression, you'll have the support to develop your career while working on projects that shape the future of the UK's water infrastructure.

ABOUT

THE ROLE

As a Senior Urban Drainage Modeller, you'll play a key role in delivering complex urban drainage projects while supporting the continued growth of our modelling capability.

• Deliver high‑quality urban drainage modelling projects across a range of regulated water frameworks.
• Develop, calibrate and analyse Info Works ICM models to inform strategic and operational solutions.
• Coordinate project delivery, ensuring technical quality, programme and budget objectives are achieved.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across the UK and internationally.
• Support and mentor junior team members, sharing technical knowledge and best practice.
• Contribute to client meetings, technical reports and project planning activities.

Your Impact

Your expertise will help our clients make informed decisions that improve water quality, reduce flood risk and create more resilient communities across Wales and the South West. By delivering technically robust modelling solutions, you'll support long‑term investment planning and help shape sustainable infrastructure for future generations.

Working alongside industry‑leading specialists, you'll contribute to innovative approaches that combine engineering excellence with digital technology. You'll also play an important role in developing the next generation of modellers, strengthening our technical capability while delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients and the environment.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Excellent working knowledge of Info Works ICM.
• Experience coordinating project delivery and managing technical outputs.
• Strong communication and client‑facing skills.
• Ability to mentor and support less experienced team members.
• Membership of, or working towards membership of, a relevant professional institution such as CIWEM or ICE.
• Experience working on UK regulated water company frameworks.
• Experience with digital tools, automation or data analytics.
• Chartered or actively working towards Chartered status.

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,…