Principal Wastewater Modeller

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; North East; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Newcastle is seeking a Principal Wastewater Modeller to oversee urban drainage modelling projects. You will develop hydraulic models to assess flood risks and optimize drainage performance, contributing to innovative solutions in the water sector. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential. A flexible hybrid working pattern is available to support work-life balance.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Flexi-working options

Culture of inclusivity

Individualized development plan

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Geography or relevant subject.
• Experience in leading urban drainage projects.
• Technical expertise in urban drainage modelling activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver complex urban drainage modelling projects.
• Develop and apply advanced hydraulic models to assess flood risk.
• Ensure project delivery excellence through planning and governance.

Skills

Urban drainage modelling

Technical leadership

Hydraulic modelling

Report writing

Communication

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Geography

Job description

Work

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

As a recognised leader in Wastewater Modelling, we're trusted to develop solutions on an exciting range of programmes across the UK & Ireland. Our Modelling teams deliver innovative solutions that improve water quality and manage urban pollution, whilst looking for opportunities to improve the applications & processes used by the industry. Owing to this variety of work and our ongoing growth targets, we now have an opportunity for a Principal Wastewater Modeller to join us in Newcastle.

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.

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 will be based from our picturesque Quayside offices in Newcastle, with hybrid working pattern available to help achieve a healthy work-life balance.

Within this role, you will lead & deliver complex urban drainage modelling projects, providing technical expertise & guidance. You will develop and apply advanced hydraulic models to assess and mitigate flood risk, optimise drainage system performance, and support sustainable urban development.

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 & smart applications
• Modern office, situated on the picturesque Quayside
• 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

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