Graduate Urban Drainage Modeller

Overview

With every community, Stantec redefines what’s possible.

Final date to receive applications: Recruitment is ongoing. Apply as soon as possible as the advert may close once we have sufficient applicants.

Your role:

We are looking for a Graduate Urban Drainage Modeller to be based in High Wycombe
, joining our 2026 Graduate Programme. Working with major regulated water companies across the UK & Ireland, Stantec’s wastewater network modelling discipline has developed a reputation as one of the industry leaders. As part of a multidisciplinary service, we engage with projects from conception through to delivery, driving innovation & excellence in everything we do. The variety in our work ensures our teams develop a broad skillset, with the opportunity to deliver projects which improve water quality, manage urban pollution and contribute to Stantec’s environmental commitments.

Working alongside senior wastewater network modellers, you will support on wastewater hydraulic modelling and model building, optioneering, and feasibility design projects. Your work will involve integrated urban drainage modelling, resilience and security of supply studies, surge analysis, and water quality modelling. You will contribute to the development of innovative solutions for complex water infrastructure challenges.

About the Water business line and a graduate story: Water (). Review the career journey of one of our Graduate Wastewater Network Modellers here:

Note: Please read our Graduate FAQs if you have questions. We look forward to receiving your application!

At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with your Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (with a desire to specialise in the water industry), Hydraulic Engineering, Geography, or a water-based subject (e.g., Hydrology), we’d love to receive your application if you are:

• An adapter
  : you’re able to remain calm in new and changing situations, comfortably switching between a variety of dynamic and exciting tasks.
• A Perseverer
  : you stay composed in the face of setbacks, approaching challenges with confidence and determination.
• A Collaborator
  : you work effectively with lots of different people, considering others’ perspectives to shape better outcomes.
• A Problem-Solver
  : you love to share your thoughts based on what you see, being unafraid to challenge conventional thinking.

Please note
, we ask our graduates to come into the office 4 days per week, to ensure that you receive sufficient time with your team and the appropriate level of support.

• A competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• A range of benefits, including holiday buy and sell, group income protection and life assurance
• Permanent employment contract to demonstrate our commitment to your long-term career at Stantec
• Professional progression plan, supporting you to gain professional chartership
• 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)

Applicants must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.

Additional information
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Please take a look at our Graduate FAQs (Graduate Application FAQs) if you have any questions. We look forward to receiving your application!

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