Graduate Urban Drainage Modeller - 2027 (Reading)

Stantec; Reading; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy and sell

Group income protection

Life assurance

Permanent contract

Job summary

Stantec’s 2027 Graduate Programme invites you to join as a Graduate Urban Drainage Modeller in Reading. You’ll work in a specialist wastewater network modelling team supporting UK and Ireland water companies, contributing from conception to delivery and helping improve water quality.

Work alongside senior modellers on hydraulic modelling, optioneering, and feasibility studies, with a focus on sustainable solutions and professional qualification routes (ICE/CIWEM).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Hydraulic Engineering, Geography (or water related subject) is required or preferred.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills are essential.
• Interest in water industry and professional development supported by ICE/CIWEM routes.

Responsibilities

• Support hydraulic modelling and model-building activities alongside senior modellers.
• Contribute to optioneering and feasibility design for water infrastructure challenges.
• Undertake integrated urban drainage modelling, resilience and security of supply studies.
• Assist surge analysis and water quality modelling activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop practical, sustainable solutions.
• Develop technical skills through project work and mentoring.

Skills

Adaptable

Persevering

Collaborative

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Hydraulic Engineering (Geography or Hydrology acceptable)

Job description

With Every Community, Stantec Redefines What’s Possible.

Join our 2027 Graduate Programme as a Graduate Urban Drainage Modeller in our Reading office, where you will be part of a specialist wastewater network modelling team supporting 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. As part of a multidisciplinary service, you will contribute to projects from conception through to delivery, supporting work that improves water quality, manages urban pollution and contributes to Stantec’s environmental commitments. 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 wastewater network modellers, you will support hydraulic modelling, model building, optioneering and feasibility design projects. Your core responsibilities include:

• Supporting wastewater hydraulic modelling and model-building activities.
• Contributing to optioneering and feasibility design work for complex water infrastructure challenges.
• Undertaking integrated urban drainage modelling, resilience and security of supply studies.
• Supporting surge analysis and water quality modelling activities.
• Working with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative, practical and sustainable solutions.
• Developing your technical skills through project work, mentoring and collaboration with experienced modellers.

We are committed to supporting employees in achieving relevant professional qualifications and accreditation. The applicable professional qualification routes for this role are the ICE or CIWEM.

This role will help deliver better outcomes for communities and the environment by supporting projects that improve water quality, manage urban pollution and strengthen the resilience of wastewater networks. Through hydraulic modelling and feasibility work, you will help clients understand infrastructure challenges, assess options and develop solutions that contribute to more sustainable water systems.

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 or Hydraulic Engineering, Geography (or water related subject ie Hydrology) and a keen interest in the water industry, 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 others’ 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.

Applicants must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.

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 )

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.

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.