Senior Urban Drainage Modeller

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 Info Works 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 Info Works 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 USWe 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…