Senior Wastewater Modeller

STANTEC; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading team at Stantec as a Senior Wastewater Modeller, contributing to cutting-edge urban drainage solutions across various projects in the UK. Your expertise in civil engineering and urban drainage will lead the way in innovative practices and sustainability efforts. Enjoy flexible working options and a supportive, inclusive workplace dedicated to your professional growth.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Income protection

Life assurance

Flexible working options

Personalized development plans

Inclusive culture valuing diversity

Qualifications

• Experience in leading urban drainage projects.
• Knowledge of wastewater modelling tools.
• Membership in industry bodies like ICE or CIWEM.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical leadership for wastewater modelling projects.
• Developing innovative solutions for flood investigations and water quality management.
• Mentoring junior team members and overseeing technical outputs.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Team Integration Skills

Urban Drainage Knowledge

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

InfoWorks ICM

Job description

AMP 8 is an exciting time for The Water Industry and for Stantec’s role within it. The scale of current and future investment in our urban drainage is unprecedented, and we are at the heart of supporting our clients across the UK & Ireland in delivering projects at all stages of their life cycle to ensure well-informed and sustainable decisions.

As our clients' needs grow, we are expanding our teams to continue delivering expert solutions to various challenges. We are seeking Senior Wastewater Modellers to join our offices in Brighton, London, Cambridge, Ashford, Kings Hill, Southampton, and High Wycombe.

You will join our established, national team working on projects focused on catchment growth, flood risk reduction, and water quality improvement. Our work emphasizes urban drainage knowledge within the wider water cycle and urban landscape, with a focus on environmental commitments, sustainability, and community impact.

This role offers an opportunity to contribute to innovative digital solutions and smart applications within urban drainage modelling, working on multidisciplinary projects that benefit communities.

Responsibilities include:

1. Providing technical leadership for wastewater modelling projects.
2. Developing and delivering innovative solutions across Stormwater Overflows, Water Quality Management, Developer Assessments, Flood Investigations, and more.
3. Collaborating with specialist teams to develop new tools and procedures in Wastewater Modelling.
4. Planning and coordinating project delivery, including preparing cost estimates.
5. Mentoring and supervising junior team members, overseeing technical outputs.

Learn more about our work in the water sector: Stantec H2O+U - UK

About You

You should have a degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or a related field and be a member of relevant industry bodies like ICE or CIWEM. Experience leading urban drainage projects and knowledge of InfoWorks ICM are essential.

You should have experience managing and developing staff, with strong team integration skills and technical leadership in urban drainage modeling. Embodying our values of client focus and service excellence is crucial.

Why Join Us

This is a great time to join Stantec, with opportunities to work on challenging projects and growth plans across the UK. Benefits include:

• Being part of a leading UDM team focused on innovation and smart solutions.
• Long-term work pipelines across multiple frameworks.
• Personalized development plans and clear career progression pathways.
• Standard benefits like private medical insurance, income protection, and life assurance.
• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• An inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and prioritizes doing what’s right.
• An award-winning company committed to environmental goals.

Discover why Stantec could be your next step!

About Stantec

With over 31,000 employees across 450 locations worldwide, we have been working in the UK for over 150 years. We design and deliver infrastructure to support sustainable, healthy, and prosperous communities.

Our solutions translate clients’ visions into actionable plans and designs, addressing today’s challenges while aiming for a better future, supporting clean growth and economic transformation.

Stantec is an equal opportunity employer, promoting diversity and inclusion in all employment decisions. If you’re excited about this role but feel your experience doesn’t match exactly, we encourage you to apply.

We are committed to accessible recruitment and support adjustments if needed. Please contact [emailprotected] for assistance.

ReqID: 6843