Senior Principal Urban Drainage Modeller

STANTEC; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in environmental services is seeking a Senior Principal Urban Drainage Modeller in Belfast. This role involves managing urban drainage projects, designing innovative solutions for water quality improvements, and ensuring project standards are met. The successful candidate will work with a reputable UDM team, offering flexi and hybrid working options along with personal development plans. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to sustainability goals in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Income protection

Flexi working options

Career progression pathways

Qualifications

• Experience in designing nature-based solutions for drainage.
• Familiarity with water quality improvement and biodiversity enhancement.
• Ability to manage multiple projects or large programmes.

Responsibilities

• Design nature-based solutions to enhance water quality.
• Plan and coordinate urban drainage projects.
• Prepare cost estimates and contribute to project bids.

Skills

Urban drainage design

Hydraulic modelling

Digital innovation

Project management

Job description

This is an exciting time for Stantec as we look forward to continuing our growth journey in Northern Ireland and our work on Northern Ireland Water's IF182 Professionals Services Framework. To support this growth, we are recruiting a Senior Principal Urban Drainage Modeller in Belfast. This role offers the opportunity to deliver a range of projects and join our reputable UDM team across the UK & Ireland.

In addition to local projects, you will support Southern Water's AMP8 Professional Services Framework, focusing on resilience and improvement schemes in the South of England. Responsibilities include designing nature-based solutions to enhance water quality, reduce overflows, and increase biodiversity, alongside hydraulic modelling, water recycling, and digital innovation.

You will work closely with Technical Specialists, Framework Managers, Project Managers, and Technical Leads to provide expertise and ensure projects meet standards for cost, schedule, and quality. The role involves managing multiple projects or large programmes, contributing to bids, and preparing cost estimates within our frameworks.

Your duties include planning, programming, and coordinating urban drainage projects, maintaining delivery excellence, technical governance, and best practices.

Why Join Us

This is a great opportunity to work on challenging projects and be part of our growth plans during the AMP cycle. Benefits include:

• Being part of a renowned UDM team at the forefront of innovation and smart applications
• Personal development plans and clear career progression pathways
• Private medical insurance, income protection, and life assurance
• Flexi and hybrid working options for work-life balance
• An inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and ethical practices
• An award-winning consultancy committed to environmental goals

Find out more about why Stantec could be your next move!

About Stantec

With over 31,000 employees across 450 locations on 6 continents, we have been serving UK clients for over 150 years. We focus on sustainable, healthy, and prosperous community development through innovative planning, design, and management solutions.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination based on race, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We aim to create an inclusive environment that attracts and nurtures top talent. If you're interested but unsure about your fit, we encourage you to apply.

We are dedicated to making the recruitment process accessible and support adjustments upon request at careers.UK&[e-mail].

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