Senior Urban Drainage Modeller

Stantec; High Wycombe, Reading; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Professional subscriptions paid

Training and development support

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Urban Drainage Modeller for our Southern teams in High Wycombe or Reading. You will lead technical modelling across wastewater and urban drainage projects, developing and maintaining hydraulic models and delivering reports for UK water programmes.

You will mentor junior staff and collaborate with project teams, clients and stakeholders. The role offers hybrid working and exposure to high-profile water sector initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Geography or a related discipline.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (CEng/IEng) or actively working towards.
• Significant experience in urban drainage or wastewater modelling.
• Strong knowledge of InfoWorks ICM or similar hydraulic modelling package.
• Experience delivering modelling work and interpreting datasets and outputs.
• Good understanding of wastewater networks and modelling principles.
• Strong written and verbal communication with report/presentation experience.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and manage workload.

Responsibilities

• Deliver urban drainage and wastewater modelling studies for UK water projects.
• Develop and maintain hydraulic models using InfoWorks ICM.
• Assess storm overflows, flooding, water quality and network performance.
• Interpret modelling results and develop engineering solutions.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations and deliverables.
• Collaborate with engineers, modellers, environmental specialists and digital teams.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders and contribute to meetings and workshops.
• Mentor junior modellers and share technical knowledge.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Technical report writing

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Geography

CEng/IEng qualified or working towards

Tools

InfoWorks ICM

Job description

The future of the UK’s water infrastructure depends on understanding how wastewater networks perform today and how they need to evolve for tomorrow. At Stantec, our Urban Drainage Modelling teams are helping water companies tackle challenges ranging from storm overflow performance and flooding to water quality and network resilience.

We are looking for a Senior Urban Drainage Modeller to join our Southern teams in High Wycombe or Reading. You’ll work alongside experienced modellers, engineers and environmental specialists on a varied portfolio of projects, gaining exposure to some of the most important water programmes across the region.

With a strong pipeline of work throughout the AMP cycle, this is an opportunity to take ownership of technical work packages, build your expertise and play an important role in delivering practical, sustainable solutions for our clients.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Senior Urban Drainage Modeller, you’ll take responsibility for the technical delivery of modelling activities across a range of wastewater and urban drainage projects. You’ll work closely with project managers, technical specialists and clients to turn complex network data into clear and useful engineering solutions.

You will:

• Deliver urban drainage and wastewater modelling studies across a variety of UK water projects.
• Develop, update, verify and maintain hydraulic models using InfoWorks ICM.
• Undertake modelling assessments relating to storm overflows, flooding, water quality and network performance.
• Interpret modelling results and contribute to the development and assessment of engineering solutions.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports, presentations and project deliverables.
• Work collaboratively with engineers, modellers, environmental specialists and digital teams.
• Engage with clients and project stakeholders, contributing to meetings, workshops and technical discussions.
• Support and mentor developing modellers, sharing your technical knowledge and experience.

YOUR IMPACT

The modelling you deliver will help our clients better understand the performance of their wastewater networks and make informed decisions about future investment. Your work will contribute to practical solutions that improve water quality, reduce environmental impacts, manage flood risk and strengthen the resilience of communities across the South of England.

You’ll also have an important role in the continued development of our modelling capability. By sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues and embracing new digital approaches, you’ll help us improve how we deliver projects and respond to the changing demands of the water sector.

ABOUT YOU

Essential

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Geography or a related discipline.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (CEng/IEng) or actively working towards
• Significant experience working in an urban drainage or wastewater modelling environment.
• Strong working knowledge of InfoWorks ICM or an equivalent hydraulic modelling package.
• Experience delivering technical modelling work and interpreting complex datasets and outputs.
• Good understanding of wastewater networks, urban drainage and relevant modelling principles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing technical reports and presenting findings.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and manage your own technical workload.

Desirable

• Membership of a relevant professional institution such as ICE or CIWEM.
• Experience working with UK water companies or within AMP programmes.
• Experience across storm overflow, water quality, flooding or wastewater network studies.
• Exposure to digital modelling, automation, data analytics or other emerging technologies.
• Experience supporting or mentoring junior modelling staff.

WHY JOIN US

• We put people first: We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.
• We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. Named ‘Best Place to Work’ and ‘International Consulting Firm of the Year’ at the NCE Awards 2024.
• We do what is right: Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered with ICE.
• We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups).
• Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK - we want you to be part of it!
• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard as well as discounted gym membership and lots more.
• Hybrid / Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your Urban Drainage Modelling career, we’d love to hear from you. Join our Southern team and work on projects that are helping shape a more resilient and sustainable future for the UK water sector.