Senior / Principal Urban Drainage Modeller

Stantec; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced Urban Drainage Modeller to join their team. You will provide technical leadership and work on innovative solutions for critical infrastructure projects, focusing on improving water quality and managing urban pollution. Ideal candidates should have experience in urban drainage, proficiency with InfoWorks ICM, and preferably a relevant degree and industry membership. The role offers a flexible working environment and access to comprehensive employee benefits.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Flexi-working and hybrid working pattern

Individualised development plan

Employee referral scheme

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a relevant subject.
• Preferably a member of an industry relevant institution.
• Previous experience of working in an urban drainage environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to modelling staff.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team on critical projects.
• Drive innovation and excellence in urban drainage modelling.

Skills

Proficiency with InfoWorks ICM

Experience in urban drainage

GIS software

Technical leadership

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Membership in ICE, CIWEM

Tools

InfoWorks ICM

GIS software

Job description

Are you an experienced Urban Drainage Modeller looking to make a significant impact on critical infrastructure projects across the UK & Ireland? Stantec's industry-leading urban drainage modelling discipline is expanding, and we're seeking talented Senior to Principal grade Modellers to join our ambitious and innovative team.

As part of a multidisciplinary service, we engage with projects from conception through to delivery, driving innovation & excellence in everything we do. The variety in our work ensures our teams develop a broad skillset, with the opportunity to deliver projects which improve water quality, manage urban pollution and contribute to Stantec’s environmental commitments.

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 such as Chris Digman & Elliot Gill.

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 ambitious and innovative team of engineers, working on a specialist modelling framework whilst contributing to industry leading projects.

About You

You will be degree qualified in a relevant subject, and preferably a member of an industry relevant institution e.g. ICE, CIWEM. You will have previous experience of working in an urban drainage environment and proficiency with InfoWorks ICM & related GIS software.

You will provide technical leadership to other modelling staff, developing into a leader in an urban drainage environment with an excellent client service focus.

Examples of Current Work

• Storm Overflows
• Nature Based Solutions
• Sustainable Drainage Systems
• Innovative Catchment-Wide Solutions
• 2-D Modelling
• Water Quality Modelling
• Developer Impact Assessments
• Flooding

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 to help you to find the right work life balance for you
• 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!

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 prohibits 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.