Lead Urban Drainage Modeller — Hybrid UK Frameworks

Stantec; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Bonus schemes

Pension plan

Private medical insurance

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Stantec seeks a Principal Urban Drainage Modeller to lead complex urban drainage and wastewater modelling across major UK frameworks, based in Newcastle or Leeds. You will develop advanced hydraulic models, govern technical outputs and support multidisciplinary project delivery.

You will mentor engineers, contribute to client discussions, and help shape digital tooling and innovative modelling approaches within a collaborative UK&I network.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Geography or related discipline.
• Extensive urban drainage or wastewater modelling experience.
• Strong expertise in hydraulic modelling and water infrastructure.
• Proven experience leading projects and providing technical direction.
• Experience mentoring and developing technical teams.
• Strong communication, report writing and presentation skills.
• Experience on regulated water industry projects or frameworks.
• Membership of ICE or CIWEM.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards Chartership (Desirable).
• Experience with digital modelling tools, automation or data-driven solutions (Desirable).
• Experience across multidisciplinary or multi-office teams (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the delivery of urban drainage and wastewater modelling projects across major UK frameworks.
• Develop and apply advanced hydraulic models to assess flood risk and optimise drainage systems.
• Provide technical governance, review and sign-off of modelling outputs.
• Support project planning, coordination and delivery across multidisciplinary teams.
• Lead and mentor engineers and modellers, supporting their technical and professional development.
• Contribute to client engagement and technical discussions for long-term solutions.

Skills

Civil/Geography degree

Urban drainage modelling

Project leadership

Mentoring engineers

Report writing

Regulated water projects

Communication

Client engagement

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Degree in Geography

ICE/CIWEM membership

Tools

InfoWorks ICM

Digital modelling tools

Automation/data-driven tools

Job description

Stantec seeks a Principal Urban Drainage Modeller to lead complex urban drainage and wastewater modelling across major UK frameworks, based in Newcastle or Leeds. You will develop advanced hydraulic models, govern technical outputs and support multidisciplinary project delivery.

You will mentor engineers, contribute to client discussions, and help shape digital tooling and innovative modelling approaches within a collaborative UK&I network.