Senior Urban Drainage Modeller

Join Stantec:
Shape the Future of Urban Drainage in the UK & Ireland

The UK Water industry is experiencing an unprecedented era of investment, and Stantec is at the forefront of this transformation. We support our clients in making well‑informed, sustainable decisions throughout every stage of a project's life cycle.

We are looking for Senior Urban Drainage Modellers to join our offices in Cambridge, Brighton, London, Ashford, Kings Hill, Southampton and High Wycombe. The role is part of a national team tackling projects focused on catchment growth, flood risk reduction and water quality improvement, with a core commitment to environmental sustainability and community outcomes.

• Provide technical leadership for urban drainage modelling projects.
• Develop and deliver innovative technical solutions for stormwater overflows, water quality management, developer assessments, flood investigations, and more.
• Collaborate with specialist teams to develop new tools and procedures within wastewater modelling, enhancing our expert solutions.
• Plan and coordinate project delivery, including cost estimation.
• Line‑manage and mentor junior team members, supervising their technical outputs.

For more information about our work in the water sector, see Stantec H2O+U - UK.

To be considered you will be degree qualified (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or another relevant subject and a member of an industry‑relevant institution such as ICE or CIWEM. You will have previous experience leading projects in an urban drainage environment and demonstrate technical experience covering a wide range of urban drainage modelling activities – including a full working knowledge of Info Works ICM.

You will have experience in managing and developing staff, and the ability to integrate well into a team and provide technical leadership to other modelling staff in an urban drainage environment.

Most importantly, you’ll embody Stantec’s values and ethos of client focus and service excellence.

Benefits include:

• Part of a renowned UDM team, at the forefront of innovation and smart applications.
• Long‑term pipeline of work across multiple frameworks UK‑wide.
• Individualised development plan and clear progression pathways.
• Private medical insurance, group income protection and life assurance as standard.
• Flexi‑working and hybrid working pattern for work‑life balance.
• Culture of inclusivity and commitment to environmental goals.
• Award‑winning consultancy with ambitious environmental targets.

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