Senior Urban Drainage Modeller — Water & Flood Solutions

Stantec; Kings Hill; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid / Flexible working

Private medical insurance

Enhanced pension

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Principal Urban Drainage Modeller to lead complex wastewater and urban drainage projects across the UK, with a focus on storm overflows, flooding and water quality improvement. You will shape technical strategy, mentor engineers and collaborate with digital/data specialists to deliver high‑impact solutions.

You will engage with clients, manage delivery within UK water frameworks, and drive innovation across AMP cycles while contributing to the growth and capability of our

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Geography or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience delivering and leading urban drainage modelling projects.
• Strong technical expertise in wastewater modelling and InfoWorks ICM (or equivalent).
• Proven experience providing technical leadership and quality assurance.

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 project deliverables.
• Develop and apply innovative modelling approaches, working closely 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, supporting the development of junior and senior engineers.
• Engage directly with clients, contributing to technical discussions, workshops and long‑term solution development.

Skills

Leadership

Client engagement

Project planning

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

InfoWorks ICM

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Principal Urban Drainage Modeller to lead complex wastewater and urban drainage projects across the UK, with a focus on storm overflows, flooding and water quality improvement. You will shape technical strategy, mentor engineers and collaborate with digital/data specialists to deliver high‑impact solutions.

You will engage with clients, manage delivery within UK water frameworks, and drive innovation across AMP cycles while contributing to the growth and capability of our