Urban Drainage Modeller

Stantec; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus schemes

Enhanced pension plan

Annual leave (buy/sell)

Private medical insurance

Income protection & life assurance

Gym membership discounts

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an Urban Drainage Modeller to join our Northern teams in Newcastle or Leeds. You will work within a multidisciplinary team on projects across major UK water programmes, applying urban drainage modelling expertise from concept through design and delivery.

You will develop and maintain hydraulic models (InfoWorks ICM), undertake drainage studies, and contribute to innovative modelling approaches while collaborating with clients and engineers.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil/Water Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in urban drainage or wastewater modelling.
• Proficiency with hydraulic modelling principles and InfoWorks ICM.

Responsibilities

• Develop, verify and maintain hydraulic models using InfoWorks ICM.
• Undertake urban drainage and wastewater modelling studies for client investments.
• Analyse modelling outputs and provide clear recommendations to clients and project teams.
• Collaborate with engineers, modellers, environmental specialists and partners.
• Support delivery across UK water company frameworks.

Skills

Urban drainage modelling

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering / Water Engineering

Tools

InfoWorks ICM

Job description

Urban drainage is at the heart of some of the UK's biggest water and environmental challenges, from reducing storm overflow impacts and improving water quality to creating more resilient wastewater networks. At Stantec, our Urban Drainage Modelling teams are playing a key role in helping water companies understand these challenges and deliver smarter, more sustainable solutions.

We’re looking for Urban Drainage Modellers to join our Northern teams in Newcastle or Leeds, where you’ll become part of an established and growing community of modelling specialists working across major UK water programmes.

With a strong pipeline of work and a range of AMP8 framework appointments, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your technical expertise while working on projects that have a tangible impact on communities, the environment and the future resilience of the UK's water infrastructure.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You’ll work as part of a multidisciplinary team, applying your urban drainage modelling expertise across projects from initial concept and investigation through to design and delivery.

You will:

• Develop, verify and maintain hydraulic models using InfoWorks ICM.
• Undertake urban drainage and wastewater modelling studies to support client investment and operational decisions.
• Work on projects covering storm overflows, water quality, network performance, urban pollution and flood risk.
• Analyse modelling outputs and provide clear technical recommendations to clients and project teams.
• Contribute to the development of innovative modelling approaches, digital solutions and improved ways of working.
• Collaborate with engineers, modellers, environmental specialists, clients and consultant/contractor partners.
• Support the delivery of projects across a range of UK water company frameworks.

You’ll be part of a wider UDM community of around 175 specialists across the UK and internationally, giving you the opportunity to share knowledge, learn from experienced practitioners and contribute to industry-leading modelling work.

YOUR IMPACT

The work you deliver will help water companies make better-informed decisions about their wastewater networks and future investment, supporting improvements in water quality, pollution reduction and environmental performance.

From understanding network behaviour to identifying solutions for storm overflow and wider wastewater challenges, your modelling will directly contribute to the development of more resilient and sustainable water infrastructure.

Working from Newcastle or Leeds, you’ll also have the opportunity to collaborate with teams across the UK, contributing to major programmes with clients including United Utilities, Yorkshire Water and Northumbrian Water.

ABOUT YOU

Essential

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Water Engineering or another relevant discipline.
• Experience working in an urban drainage or wastewater modelling environment.
• Proficiency in InfoWorks ICM.
• Understanding of hydraulic modelling principles and their application within the water sector.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, including technical report writing and presenting information to clients and colleagues.
• Ability to work 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 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.

If you’re an Urban Drainage Modeller looking for your next opportunity in Newcastle or Leeds, we’d love to hear from you. Join Stantec and help shape the future of wastewater and urban drainage infrastructure across the UK.