Urban Drainage Modellers | Expression of Interest

STANTEC; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Urban Drainage Modeller to join their team in Bristol. The ideal candidate will have technical modelling experience in the wastewater industry and a degree in Geography or Civil Engineering. This role involves collaborating on projects aimed at driving innovation and sustainable solutions. The company values inclusivity and offers competitive benefits including flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Flexi-working and hybrid working pattern

Individualised development plan

Lucrative employee referral scheme

Qualifications

• Technical modelling experience in the wastewater industry.
• Strong analytical skills and commitment to sustainable solutions.
• Degree in Geography, Civil Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the team across the UK&I and globally.
• Engage with projects from conception to delivery.
• Support environmental commitments and innovative solutions.

Skills

Technical modelling experience in wastewater

Strong analytical skills

Proficiency in InfoWorks ICM

Education

Degree in Geography or Civil Engineering

Job description

Join Stantec during an exciting time, as we ramp up to deliver one of the largest asset management planning cycles. We're offering opportunities for experienced Urban Drainage Modellers to make a positive impact.

During AMP 8 we will be supporting several prestigious frameworks, including:

• United Utilities’ Specialist Network Modelling Framework
• Northern Ireland Waters’ Professional Services Framework
• Yorkshire Waters' Storm Overflow Alliance
• Southern Waters’ Professional Services Framework
• Thames Waters’ Asset, Capital and Engineering Professional Services Framework
• Strategic Technical Partner of Northumbrian Water
• Cymru Welsh Water’s Engineering Consultancy Framework

These new appointments, combined with our extensive UK&I client relationships, empower us to innovate and deliver essential infrastructure for communities and the environment. Leveraging our team's local and international expertise, we provide industry-leading solutions such as Clifton Integrated Constructed Wetland and Johnson Street Storm Overflow. As a Wastewater Modeller, you will collaborate with the team across the UK&I and globally, and as part of our multidisciplinary service, we engage with projects from conception through to delivery, driving innovation and excellence in everything we do.

The variety in our work ensures our teams develop a broad skillset, with opportunities to tackle climate change, water resources, water quality, and urban pollution, all while supporting Stantec’s environmental commitments. We also offer excellent dedicated training specifically created for Wastewater Modelling, allowing you the opportunity to learn more from our experts.

About You

We are looking for individuals with technical modelling experience in the wastewater industry, a degree in Geography, Civil Engineering, or a related field, and proficiency in using InfoWorks ICM. Strong analytical skills and a commitment to finding sustainable solutions are essential.

Why Join Stantec?

At Stantec, our core values—putting people first, doing what is right, driven to achieve, and we are better together—shape everything we do. These principles have cultivated an award-winning workplace culture. In 2025, we’ve been named one of Glassdoor’s 50 Best Places to Work in the UK and in 2024, we were named New Civil Engineer’s Best Place to Work.

In addition, all employees have access to our comprehensive benefits, including:

• 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
• 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 our ambitious environmental goals

Office Locations

We have nearly 30 locations across the UK & Ireland, offering flexibility no matter where you are.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 31,000 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.

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. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.