Principal Urban Drainage Modeller

STANTEC; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK is seeking a Principal Urban Drainage Modeller to join their innovative team. You will provide technical leadership in wastewater modelling projects, develop solutions for stormwater management, and mentor junior team members. Ideal candidates hold a degree in Civil Engineering or Geography and have experience in urban drainage environments. This role offers flexible working and comprehensive employee benefits.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Flexi-working and hybrid working pattern

Individualised development plan

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Geography, or related field.
• Experience leading urban drainage projects.
• Ability to mentor junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead wastewater modelling projects.
• Develop innovative technical solutions.
• Coordinate project delivery and cost estimates.

Skills

Technical leadership

Urban drainage modelling

Project management

Cost estimation

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Geography

Job description

Here at Stantec, our team is at the forefront of developing cutting-edge digital solutions and smart applications. Our multifaceted approach ensures we're involved in every stage of project delivery, from concept to completion. We're passionate about innovation and excellence, delivering solutions that optimise water quality, curb urban pollution, and contribute to a sustainable future.

As a result of our long-term client relationships and a number of framework appointments for AMP 8, we offer an exciting portfolio of projects across the UK & Ireland, with the opportunity to collaborate with the best. As a result, we're now seeking a Principal Urban Drainage Modeller to join us across any of our other Southern offices, to continue the excellent work done by the team.

You could be based from: Brighton, London, High Wycombe, Ashford, Southampton, Kings Hill or Cambridge.

You will be working as part of an interdisciplinary team made up of 175 personnel from Stantec, across multiple UK offices and a team in Pune, along with our clients and consultant/contractor partners, collaborating to deliver projects throughout the UK & Ireland. This is a great opportunity to join an innovative team of modellers, working on a long-term framework whilst contributing to industry leading projects.

Within your role, you will:

• Provide technical leadership for wastewater modelling projects.
• Develop & deliver innovative technical solutions across Stormwater Overflows, Water Quality Management, Developer Assessments, Flood Investigations & more.
• Work with our specialist teams to develop new tools & procedures within Wastewater Modelling, which further enable us to delivery expert solutions to our clients
• Plan & coordinate project delivery, including the preparation of cost estimates.
• Line manage more junior team members, including mentorship and supervision of technical outputs.

ABOUT YOU

We are interested in speaking with degree qualified candidates, in Civil Engineering, Geography or other relevant subject, and who are a member of an industry relevant institution e.g. ICE, CIWEM. You will have previous experience leading projects in an urban drainage environment and demonstrate technical experience covering a wide range of urban drainage modelling activities.

The successful candidate will have experience in the management and development of staff, as well as the ability to integrate well into a team and provide technical leadership in an urban drainage environment with an excellent client service focus.

Most importantly, you’ll embody our values and ethos of client focus and service excellence.

Why Join Us

This is an exciting time to join Stantec, with the opportunity to tackle challenging new projects across the region and growth plans extending throughout the AMP cycle. In addition, all employees have access to our company wide benefits, including:

• Become part of a renowned UDM team, at the forefront of innovation & smart applications
• Individualised development plan alongside company wide org structure highlighting pathway for progression, ensuring you always know where your career is heading
• Private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard
• Flexi-working and hybrid working pattern to help you to find the right work life balance for you
• Culture of inclusivity, where we celebrate diversity and put “doing what’s right” at the forefront of everything we do
• Award winning consultancy with a commitment to achieving our ambitious environmental goals

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 32,000 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, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous 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 [e-mail] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

Stantec is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.