Principal Urban Drainage Modeller

Urban drainage modelling is playing an increasingly important role in how the UK water sector responds to flooding, environmental pressures and the need for more resilient wastewater networks. At Stantec, we’re bringing together technical expertise, digital innovation and industry knowledge to help our clients understand complex network challenges and deliver solutions that stand up to the demands of the future.

We’re looking for a Principal Urban Drainage Modeller to join our growing teams in Warrington, Manchester, Redditch, Birmingham, Derby, Cardiff, Bristol or Exeter . This is an opportunity to take a leading technical role within our Urban Drainage Modelling community, working alongside specialists across the UK and internationally.

You’ll have the opportunity to lead technically challenging work, influence project outcomes, develop strong client relationships and support the people around you. With a diverse portfolio of water programmes, you’ll be able to broaden your experience while making a meaningful contribution to the future of wastewater and urban drainage.

ABOUT

THE ROLE As a Principal Urban Drainage Modeller , you’ll take a leading technical role across a range of urban drainage and wastewater projects. You’ll combine strong modelling expertise with project leadership, providing technical direction to teams, supporting clients and helping deliver high-quality solutions.

You will:

Lead the technical delivery of urban drainage and wastewater modelling studies across a range of UK water programmes.

Develop, verify, calibrate and analyse hydraulic models using Info Works ICM and associated GIS tools.

Lead modelling assessments covering wastewater networks, storm overflows, flooding, water quality, pollution management and network resilience.

Review modelling approaches, outputs and key technical deliverables, providing technical assurance and guidance.

Interpret complex modelling results and provide clear, practical recommendations to support client investment and operational decisions.

Work closely with project managers, engineers, environmental specialists, digital teams and clients to develop effective and sustainable solutions.

Support project planning, programming and delivery, including managing technical tasks, resources and deadlines.

Mentor and support less experienced modellers, helping to develop technical capability and share best practice.

Contribute to bids, frameworks, technical innovation and improvements to modelling processes and approaches.

YOUR IMPACT Your technical leadership will help water companies better understand their wastewater networks and make informed decisions around investment, performance and long-term resilience. The projects you lead will contribute to addressing challenges such as flooding, storm overflow impacts, water quality and pollution, helping deliver better outcomes for communities and the environment.

You’ll also play an important role in strengthening our Urban Drainage Modelling capability by supporting colleagues, developing client relationships and contributing to innovative digital approaches. With exposure to a broad range of projects and clients, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your influence and continue developing towards future senior leadership opportunities.

ABOUT YOU Essential

Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Engineering or a related discipline.

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (CEng/IEng) or actively working towards

Significant experience delivering urban drainage, wastewater or hydraulic modelling projects.

Strong knowledge of Info Works ICM and expert technical understanding of hydraulic modelling and wastewater networks.

Proven experience providing technical leadership, reviewing work and supporting high-quality project delivery.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex modelling outputs and develop technical recommendations.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience working with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

Experience mentoring and developing less experienced modellers and contributing to the…