Principal Urban Drainage Modeller | Expression of Interest

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Glasgow is seeking Principal Modellers to provide technical leadership for wastewater modelling projects. Candidates should have relevant degrees and experience in urban drainage. The role includes mentoring junior team members and contributing to innovative solutions that improve water quality. The company offers opportunities for professional development and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Flexi-working and hybrid working pattern

Individualised development plan

Culture of inclusivity

Qualifications

• Experience leading projects in urban drainage.
• Membership in an industry relevant institution (e.g., ICE, CIWEM).
• Demonstrated technical experience in urban drainage modelling.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for wastewater modelling projects.
• Develop and deliver innovative technical solutions.
• Plan and coordinate project delivery, including cost estimates.
• Line manage more junior team members.

Skills

Technical leadership

Urban drainage modelling

Report writing

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Geography

Job description

Overview

As a recognized leader in Wastewater Network Modelling, we're seeking expressions of interest from Principal Modellers to join our teams in Glasgow & Edinburgh in the coming weeks and months.

You'll work on exciting projects with major water companies across the UK and Ireland, contributing to innovative solutions that improve water quality and manage urban pollution.

Why Stantec?

Work on cutting-edge projects with industry-leading experts

Be part of a collaborative and supportive team culture

Enjoy opportunities for professional development and growth

Contribute to a sustainable future

Along with an exciting portfolio of work, our team are also at the forefront of developing digital solutions & smart applications, led by industry recognised specialists across the business.

Within your role

• 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.

You'll become a key member of an interdisciplinary team made up of 175 personnel from Stantec, across 13 UK & Ireland offices and a team in Pune. This is a great opportunity to join an ambitious and innovative team of engineers, working on a specialist modelling framework whilst contributing to industry leading projects

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

About You

You will be degree qualified (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Geography or other relevant subject, and be 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.

You'll lead staff development, ensuring project delivery excellence through effective planning, coordination, and technical governance. Therefore, strong communication skills, including report writing and presentations, are essential for building industry relationships.

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 & developing new 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 achievingour ambitious environmental goals

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