Urban Drainage Modeller

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Newcastle is seeking an Urban Drainage Modeller to work on diverse projects including storm overflows and catchment management. The role requires a degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent, proficiency in urban drainage modeling, and strong communication skills. The position offers a hybrid work model and a culture of inclusivity with a focus on employee development and environmental goals.

Benefits

Employee referral scheme

Private medical insurance

Flexi-working options

Individualised development plan

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Technical experience in urban drainage modelling activities.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Involved in storm overflows and model maintenance.
• Assist with bids and cost estimates.
• Plan and program urban drainage projects.

Skills

Urban drainage modelling

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Technical governance

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or relevant subject

Membership of an industry relevant institution (e.g., ICE, CIWEM)

Tools

InfoWorks ICM

GIS packages

Job description

Overview

Join Stantec and work on innovative projects across multiple AMP cycles, from wetland solutions to catchment strategies, reducing carbon emissions and utilising the latest software and technologies.

Owing to our longstanding relationship with Northumbrian Water, along with a number of AMP 8 framework appointments across the UK, we have an opportunity for an Urban Drainage Modeller to join us in Newcastle.

Day to day, you can expect to be involved in a range of projects, including storm overflows, model maintenance, catchment management, operational investigations and studies, along with assisting with bids and cost estimates within our project frameworks. You will also play an important role in planning and programming urban drainage projects, ensuring technical governance and best practices are upheld.

You will be supported by your local team, as well as industry experts across the Stantec community. We are also delivering our Storm Overflows Academy to support staff development, along with engaging other disciplines in our business to encompass the full range of diverse opportunities required to deliver such an ambitious storm overflows agenda.

You\'ll become a key member of an interdisciplinary team made up of 175 personnel from Stantec, across over 40 UK & Ireland offices and an integrated global team in Pune, India. This is a great opportunity to join an innovative team of engineers, working on a specialist modelling framework whilst contributing to industry leading projects. You will be based from our picturesque offices in Newcastle quayside, with hybrid working pattern available to help achieve a healthy work-life balance.

You can find out more about our working in the water sector here: Stantec H2O+U - UK

About You

You will be degree qualified (or hold equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering (or other relevant subject) and ideally be a member of an industry relevant institution e.g. ICE, CIWEM. Successful candidates will demonstrate technical experience covering a wide range of urban drainage modelling activities and a working knowledge of InfoWorks ICM and other modelling / GIS packages.

You will also demonstrate excellent communication skills through report writing, developing and delivering presentations (external and internal), and making contacts in the industry.

Most importantly, you will embody our values and ethos of client focus and service excellence.

Why Join Us

This is an exciting time to join Stantec, with the opportunity to tackle innovative new projects across the region and growth plans extending throughout the AMP cycle. In addition, all employees have access to our company wide benefits, including:

• Lucrative employee referral scheme
• Culture of inclusivity, where we celebrate diversity and put “doing what’s right” at the forefront of everything we do
• Award winning consultancy with a commitment to achieving exceptional environmental goals
• Individualised development plan alongside company wide org structure highlighting pathway for progression, ensuring you always know where your career is heading
• Private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard
• Flexi-working and hybrid working pattern to help you to find the right work life balance for you

Find out more about why Stantec could be the right next step for you here!