Urban Drainage Modeller

Stantec UK Careers; City of Edinburgh, Glasgow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid / Flexible working

Professional development & training

Private medical insurance

Pension plan / retirement benefits

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Stantec in Scotland is seeking an Urban Drainage Modeller to join the Edinburgh or Glasgow team, applying urban drainage modelling across wastewater and drainage projects and developing hydraulic models with InfoWorks ICM. You will deliver defined modelling tasks to time, budget and quality, and collaborate with engineers, clients and partners.

You’ll support projects across Scottish and wider UK water programmes, helping improve water quality, flood risk management and network performance while

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Water Engineering or similar.
• Experience in urban drainage modelling using hydraulic models.
• Proficient in InfoWorks ICM.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to manage technical workload within multidisciplinary teams.
• Chartered or working towards CEng/IEng is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop, verify and maintain hydraulic models using InfoWorks ICM.
• Undertake urban drainage and wastewater modelling studies to support client investment, operational and asset management decisions.
• Work on projects involving storm overflows, water quality, network performance, urban pollution and flood risk.
• Interpret modelling outputs and provide technical recommendations to clients and teams.
• Collaborate with engineers, modellers, environmental specialists, clients and partners.
• Support delivery of projects across Scottish and wider UK water company programmes.
• Deliver defined modelling tasks to agreed quality, programme and budget.

Skills

InfoWorks ICM

Urban drainage modelling

Data analysis

Communication

Project workload management

Education

Civil/Water Engineering degree

CEng/IEng or working towards

Job description

Urban drainage plays a critical role in addressing some of Scotland’s most important water and environmental challenges, from reducing storm overflow impacts and improving water quality to understanding flood risk and building more resilient wastewater networks. At Stantec, our Urban Drainage Modelling teams combine technical expertise, hydraulic modelling and digital innovation to help water companies understand network performance and develop practical, sustainable solutions.

We’re looking for an Urban Drainage Modeller to join our growing Scottish team in Edinburgh or Glasgow, becoming part of a wider community of modelling specialists delivering work across major UK water programmes.

With a strong pipeline of projects and continued investment across the water sector, this is an opportunity to build on your modelling experience, broaden your technical expertise and contribute to projects that deliver meaningful benefits for communities, the environment and the resilience of Scotland’s water infrastructure.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You’ll work within a multidisciplinary team, applying your urban drainage modelling expertise across a variety of wastewater and drainage projects, from investigation and assessment through to developing solutions and supporting delivery.

You will:

• Develop, verify and maintain hydraulic models using InfoWorks ICM.
• Undertake urban drainage and wastewater modelling studies to support client investment, operational and asset management decisions.
• Work across projects involving storm overflows, water quality, network performance, urban pollution and flood risk.
• Interpret modelling outputs and develop clear technical recommendations for clients and project teams.
• Contribute to innovative modelling approaches, digital solutions and improvements to technical processes and ways of working.
• Collaborate with engineers, modellers, environmental specialists, clients and consultant/contractor partners.
• Support the delivery of projects across Scottish and wider UK water company programmes.
• Take responsibility for delivering defined modelling tasks and technical work packages to agreed quality, programme and budget requirements.

You’ll be part of a wider UDM community of around 175 specialists across the UK and internationally, providing opportunities to share knowledge, collaborate with experienced practitioners and contribute to innovative, industry-leading modelling work.

YOUR IMPACT

The modelling you deliver will help water companies better understand the performance of their wastewater networks and make informed decisions about future investment and operational priorities. Your work will support improvements in water quality, pollution reduction, flood risk management and the long-term resilience of Scotland’s water infrastructure.

From investigating network behaviour and identifying system constraints to developing solutions for storm overflows and wider wastewater challenges, you’ll contribute directly to projects that can make a tangible difference to the environment and the communities that rely on these essential services.

Working from Edinburgh or Glasgow, you’ll also collaborate with colleagues across Scotland, the wider UK and internationally, gaining exposure to a diverse range of projects and technical expertise.

ABOUT YOU

Essential

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Water Engineering or another relevant discipline.
• Experience working in an urban drainage, wastewater or hydraulic modelling environment.
• Proficiency in InfoWorks ICM.
• Good understanding of hydraulic modelling principles and their application within the water sector.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret and communicate modelling outputs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical report writing and presenting information to clients and colleagues.
• Ability to manage your own technical workload and contribute effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.

Desirable

• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (CEng/IEng) or actively working towards.
• Membership of a relevant professional institution such as ICE or CIWEM.
• Experience working with Scottish or UK regulated water companies or within AMP programmes.
• Experience in storm overflow, water quality, flood risk or wastewater network modelling.
• Experience developing digital tools, automated processes or innovative modelling approaches.

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.