Senior Urban Drainage Modeller & Technical Lead

Stantec; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Principal Urban Drainage Modeller to join our growing team across Brighton, London, Ashford and Southampton, helping shape how the UK tackles storm overflows, water quality and urban resilience.

You will lead technical delivery on complex wastewater and urban drainage projects, provide governance for modelling outputs, and mentor engineers while engaging with clients to develop long‑term solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Geography or related discipline.
• Experience delivering and leading urban drainage modelling projects.
• Strong technical expertise in wastewater modelling.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical delivery of urban drainage and wastewater modelling projects across major UK water frameworks.
• Provide technical governance and sign-off for modelling outputs and deliverables.
• Develop and apply innovative modelling approaches with digital and data specialists.
• Plan, programme and coordinate project delivery including input into cost estimation and resourcing.
• Act as a line manager and mentor for junior and senior engineers.
• Engage directly with clients and contribute to technical discussions and workshops.

Skills

Urban drainage

InfoWorks ICM

Project leadership

Client engagement

Education

Civil Engineering

Geography

Tools

InfoWorks ICM

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Principal Urban Drainage Modeller to join our growing team across Brighton, London, Ashford and Southampton, helping shape how the UK tackles storm overflows, water quality and urban resilience.

You will lead technical delivery on complex wastewater and urban drainage projects, provide governance for modelling outputs, and mentor engineers while engaging with clients to develop long‑term solutions.