Senior Principal Water Networks Modeller

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; North Street; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in water infrastructure is seeking a Senior Principal Water Network Modeller to join their team in Scotland. This role is pivotal in ensuring safe and resilient water supplies through advanced hydraulic modelling. Candidates should possess significant water network modelling experience, strong leadership skills, and a relevant degree. The position offers a supportive, hybrid work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Structured development path

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Significant experience in water network modelling at a senior level.
• Expertise in advanced data analytics for water balance and network data.
• Proven track record of successful project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction and oversight for large-scale water network projects.
• Lead the application of hydraulic modelling to inform infrastructure decisions.
• Mentor and manage junior and principal modellers.

Skills

Advanced data analytics

Water network modelling

Leadership

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Chartership to a professional body

Tools

InfoWorks WS

InfoWater

SynerGi

Job description

Stantec, a global leader in wet infrastructure and environmental innovation, is seeking a Senior Principal Water Network Modeller to join our industry‑leading team in Scotland. This pivotal role requires an experienced leader to drive critical projects and help shape the future of our water sector from either our Edinburgh or Glasgow office.

The Role: Driving Innovation and Impact

You will serve as a senior technical authority and people leader, responsible for delivering major water network projects that ensure clean, safe, and resilient water supplies for communities. This involves leading the strategy and technical execution in key challenge areas, including advanced Network Optimisation and Live Modelling, strategic initiatives around Leakage, Pressure Management, and Resilience, and championing the adoption of Smart Network Operations and Digital Integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction and oversight for large‑scale, complex water network projects.
• Direct the application of advanced hydraulic modelling (e.g., InfoWorks WS, InfoWater, SynerGi) to inform critical infrastructure and investment decisions.
• Lead the development and refinement of new modelling methodologies and advanced data analytics strategies.
• Mentor and manage the professional growth of junior and principal modellers, fostering a high‑performance team environment.

About You

You possess significant, demonstrable experience in water network modelling at a senior level, including leading complex optimisation, growth, and impact assessment studies. Expertise in advanced data analytics for water balance and network data is essential. You must have a proven track record of successful project delivery and effective people leadership. Candidates must be degree qualified in a relevant field, and Chartership to a professional body is strongly preferred.

We offer a structured development path to ensure your career continually advances, alongside a supportive, hybrid work environment.