Urban Drainage Modeller

Stantec; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an Urban Drainage Modeller to join our Northern teams in Newcastle or Leeds. You’ll apply urban drainage modelling expertise from concept through to design and delivery, supporting UK water programmes.

You’ll work in a multidisciplinary team, develop and verify hydraulic models, and provide technical recommendations to clients and project teams across storm overflows, water quality, and flood risk. Hybrid working options apply.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Water Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in urban drainage or wastewater modelling environment.
• Proficiency in InfoWorks ICM.
• Understanding of hydraulic modelling principles in water sector.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication, including report writing and presenting.

Responsibilities

• Develop, verify and maintain hydraulic models using InfoWorks ICM.
• Undertake urban drainage and wastewater modelling studies to support client investment decisions.
• Cover projects on storm overflows, water quality, network performance and flood risk.
• Analyse modelling outputs and provide clear technical recommendations.
• Contribute to development of innovative modelling approaches and digital tools.
• Collaborate with engineers, modellers, environmental specialists, clients and partners.

Skills

Degree in Civil/Water Eng

InfoWorks ICM

Hydraulic modelling

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering/Water Engineering (or equivalent)

Tools

InfoWorks ICM

Job description

The Opportunity

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.

Essential

ABOUT YOU

• 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.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact [email protected] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.