Graduate Urban Drainage Modeller - 2027 (Cardiff)

Stantec; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy/sell

Group income protection

Life assurance

Professional progression

Job summary

Stantec Cardiff is seeking a Graduate Urban Drainage Modeller as part of our 2027 Graduate Programme. You will support urban drainage and wastewater network modelling for UK and Ireland clients, working with a team of experienced modellers.

This role offers professional progression toward CIWEM chartership, with a collaborative regional team and strong training, including office-based work in Cardiff four days a week.

Qualifications

• Adaptable and resilient in changing situations.
• Collaborative in multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with data-driven approach.
• Willingness to learn and develop professional qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Support urban drainage modelling using ICM and related software.
• Contribute to storm overflow programmes and GN066 compliance.
• Assess flooding and growth-related challenges in urban networks.
• Investigate root causes of operational issues and collaborate cross-teams.

Skills

Adaptable

Perseverer

Collaborator

Problem-solver

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Hydraulic Engineering or Geography or Hydrology

Job description

With every community, Stantec redefines what’s possible.

The Opportunity

Join our 2027 Graduate Programme as a Graduate Urban Drainage Modeller in our Cardiff office, where you will support urban drainage and wastewater network modelling projects for major regulated water companies across the UK and Ireland.

Stantec’s wastewater network modelling discipline has developed a reputation as one of the industry leaders. In Cardiff, you will join a team of 12 modellers with principal and senior support, working as part of an integrated regional team of around 30 modellers across our Wales, West and Midlands offices. The team works closely with Civils and Water Quality disciplines, enabling strong collaboration across multidisciplinary frameworks, and also works collaboratively with our modelling team in India.

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About The Role

Working alongside senior urban drainage and wastewater network modellers, you will support work predominantly for Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water, as well as Wessex Water and South West Water. You will be involved in storm overflow programmes, flooding and growth projects, and other client-led urban drainage work. Your core responsibilities include:

• Supporting urban drainage modelling work using specialist modelling software, including ICM.
• Contributing to storm overflow programmes, including work that supports Zero Harm status for Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water storm overflows and compliance with GN066.
• Helping assess flooding and growth-related challenges across urban drainage networks.
• Supporting network investigations to help identify the root cause of reported operational issues.
• Working collaboratively with Civils, Water Quality and other modelling teams across the region.
• Developing your modelling capability through training, mentoring and hands-on project work.

We are committed to supporting employees in achieving relevant professional qualifications and accreditation. The professional progression plan for this role will support you towards CIWEM chartership.

Your Impact

This role will help deliver better outcomes for communities and the environment by supporting projects that improve water quality, reduce pollution and strengthen the resilience of urban drainage networks. Your work will contribute to improving storm overflow performance, protecting properties from hydraulic flooding and supporting investigations that help clients better understand and manage drainage network issues.

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 receive the appropriate level of support.

About you:

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 water-based subject i.e 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 other’s perspectives to shape better outcomes.
• A Problem-Solver: you love to give your thoughts based on what you see, being unafraid to challenge conventional thinking.

What we can offer you:

• 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.