Graduate Urban Drainage Modeller - 2027 (Cardiff)

Stantec; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy and sell

Group income protection

Life assurance

Permanent employment contract

Professional progression plan

Job summary

Stantec in Cardiff is inviting applications for its 2027 Graduate Programme as a Graduate Urban Drainage Modeller. You will support urban drainage and wastewater network modelling for major regulated water companies across the UK and Ireland, working within a team of experienced modellers and collaborating with Civils and Water Quality groups.

The role focuses on storm overflow programmes, flooding and growth projects, and client-led urban drainage work, with training and mentoring to develop

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related water discipline.
• Willingness to train and develop professional qualifications.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support urban drainage modelling work using specialist software such as ICM.
• Contribute to storm overflow programmes and growth projects.
• Assist in assessing flooding and growth-related challenges in urban drainage networks.
• Support investigations to identify root causes of operational issues.
• Collaborate with Civils, Water Quality and other modelling teams.

Skills

Adaptable

Persevering

Collaborative

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

ICM

Job description

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.

Take a look at our Water business line here: Water (stantec.com), and review the career journey of some of our early careers professionals here: Career Stories | Stantec

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.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design,deliverand manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world‑class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact [email protected] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.