Senior Urban Drainage Modeller

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent environmental consultancy in Leeds seeks a Senior Urban Drainage Modeller to provide technical leadership on wastewater projects. The successful candidate will develop innovative solutions, mentor junior staff, and coordinate project delivery within a diverse team. Proficiency in Infoworks ICM and strong analytical skills are essential. The role includes access to private medical insurance, flexible working, and an individual development plan.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Group income protection

Life assurance

Flexible working

Culture of inclusivity

Qualifications

• Experience leading urban drainage projects.
• Proficient in wastewater modelling techniques.
• Capable of mentoring junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for wastewater modelling projects.
• Develop innovative technical solutions.
• Plan and coordinate project delivery.
• Mentor and supervise junior staff.

Skills

Leadership in wastewater modelling

Proficiency in Infoworks ICM

Strong analytical skills

Education

Degree in relevant field

Membership to relevant industry institution

Job description

Overview

Stantec are a recognised leader in wastewater modelling, trusted by major water companies across the UK and Ireland. As part of our multidisciplinary approach, we are involved in every project stage, from concept to completion. We champion innovation and excellence, ensuring our solutions enhance water quality, manage urban pollution, and contribute to a sustainable future.

Along with an exciting portfolio of work including multiple AMP 8 framework appointments, our team are at the forefront of developing digital solutions & smart applications, led by industry recognised specialists across the business.

As part of our long-term growth strategy, and to continue delivering expert services to our clients, we are looking to appoint Senior Urban Drainage Modellers in Leeds, Manchester & Warrington.

You will be working as part of an interdisciplinary team made up of 175 personnel from Stantec, across 13 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 innovative team of modellers, with a joint vision for finding sustainable solutions which will help us to achieve our ambitious net-zero targets.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for wastewater modelling projects.
• Development & deliver innovative technical solutions across Stormwater Overflows, Water Quality Management, Developer Assessments, Flood Investigations & more.
• Work with our specialist teams to develop new tools & procedures within Wastewater Modelling, which further enable us to deliver expert solutions to our clients.
• Plan & coordinate project delivery, including the preparation of cost estimates.
• Line Manage more junior team members, including mentorship and supervision of technical outputs.

You can find out more about our work in the water sector via Stantec H2O+U - UK

About you

We are interested in speaking with experienced Wastewater Modellers, educated to degree level (or equivalent) and who hold membership to a relevant industry institution e.g. ICE, CIWEM. You will ideally have previous experience of leading projects in an urban drainage environment and possess strong technical experience covering a wide range of urban drainage modelling activities.

Proficiency in the use of Infoworks ICM and a strong analytical skill set are also important for this position. 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 & developing new smart applications
• 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!