Principal Urban Drainage Modeller

STANTEC; Warrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Principal Urban Drainage Modeller to lead key projects in urban drainage. The ideal candidate will have strong project leadership skills, a relevant degree, and membership in professional institutions. This role offers opportunities for career progression and a supportive work culture with a focus on inclusivity and innovation.

Benefits

Individualised development plan

Private medical insurance

Flexi-working and hybrid working pattern

Lucrative employee referral scheme

Culture of inclusivity

Award winning consultancy

Qualifications

• Ability to successfully lead projects in an urban drainage environment.
• Demonstrated technical experience in urban drainage modelling activities.
• Experience in managing and developing junior modellers.

Responsibilities

• Guide and train colleagues to elevate team capabilities.
• Plan and coordinate urban drainage initiatives from concept to completion.
• Champion technical excellence and ensure innovative solutions exceed expectations.

Skills

Urban drainage modelling

Project leadership

Team development

Client focus

Education

Degree in relevant field

Membership to CIWEM or ICE

Job description

Imagine a career where your expertise directly transforms urban environments and safeguards water quality for generations to come. At Stantec, that's precisely what you'll achieve. We're not just developing digital solutions; we're pioneering the future of sustainable water management across the UK and Ireland.

With long-term client partnerships and key AMP 8 framework appointments, you'll step into a vibrant portfolio of projects. This isn't just about modelling; it's about leading the charge in creating smarter, healthier communities.

As our next Principal Urban Drainage Modeller in Leeds, Manchester, or Warrington, you'll be instrumental in:

• Elevating team capabilities: Guide and train colleagues, fostering a new generation of experts.
• Delivering impactful projects: Plan and coordinate critical urban drainage initiatives from concept to completion.
• Setting the standard: Champion technical excellence and best practices, ensuring our innovative solutions consistently exceed expectations.

You’ll collaborate with a dynamic interdisciplinary team of 175 specialists across the UK, Pune, and our client and partner networks. This is your chance to make a tangible difference on industry-leading projects, driving innovation and leaving a lasting legacy in the water sector.

You can find out more about our work in the water sector here: Stantec H2O+U - UK

About You

You will be degree qualified, with membership to a relevant institution e.g. CIWEM, ICE. You will have the ability to successfully lead projects in an urban drainage environment, demonstrating technical experience covering a wide range of urban drainage modelling activities.

The ability to manage & develop more junior modellers in the team would also be beneficial, though there is scope to focus on a primarily technical role too.

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:

• 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 (2 days from home) to ensure a health work-life balance
• Lucrative employee referral scheme
• 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

Find out more about why Stantec could be the right next step for you here!

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, deliver and 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 [e-mail] we will talk to you about how we can support you.

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