Graduate Urban Drainage Modeller — Water & Flood Solutions

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Birmingham; 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

Permanent contract

Professional progression plan

ERGs network

Job summary

Stantec is offering a 2027 Graduate Programme for a Graduate Urban Drainage Modeller in Birmingham. The role focuses on wastewater hydraulic modelling, optioneering, and design work to improve river health and reduce flooding. You will work with a multidisciplinary team and pursue chartership paths with CIWEM or ICE.

Graduates join a supportive team, with structured professional development and opportunities across the water sector. The position aligns with Stantec’s long-term career commitment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with an interest in water industry.
• Willingness to pursue CIWEM or ICE accreditation.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking wastewater hydraulic modelling and model-building tasks using specialist software.
• Supporting optioneering, feasibility and outline design projects for regulated water clients.
• Using modelling outputs to identify solutions that reduce flooding, pollution and storm overflow impacts.
• Communicating with the wider project team and collaborating with civil, mechanical and electrical colleagues.
• Completing quality assurance checks, documentation and technical inputs to support robust project delivery.
• Building your understanding of the water industry and how different disciplines contribute to successful project outcomes.

Skills

Adaptability

Perseverance

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (water)

Hydraulic Engineering / Geography / Hydrology background

Job description

Stantec is offering a 2027 Graduate Programme for a Graduate Urban Drainage Modeller in Birmingham. The role focuses on wastewater hydraulic modelling, optioneering, and design work to improve river health and reduce flooding. You will work with a multidisciplinary team and pursue chartership paths with CIWEM or ICE.

Graduates join a supportive team, with structured professional development and opportunities across the water sector. The position aligns with Stantec’s long-term career commitment.