The Opportunity

The UK water sector is investing heavily in the resilience of wastewater networks, environmental performance and the management of urban water challenges. At Stantec, our Urban Drainage Modelling team is helping water companies respond to these challenges through innovative modelling, digital solutions and technically complex engineering projects.

We're looking for a Senior Urban Drainage Modeller to join our growing Water team in Newcastle or Leeds. You'll become part of a nationally recognised team delivering major AMP8 programmes alongside specialists in hydraulic modelling, flood risk, water quality, engineering and digital solutions.

With a strong pipeline of work and opportunities to work across a diverse range of projects, you'll have the chance to develop your technical expertise, lead project delivery and contribute to innovative approaches that are shaping the future of wastewater and urban drainage modelling.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Senior Urban Drainage Modeller, you'll provide technical leadership across a range of urban drainage and wastewater modelling projects, working with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality technical solutions.

You will:

Lead the technical delivery of wastewater and urban drainage modelling projects.
Deliver modelling studies covering storm overflows, water quality, network performance, developer assessments and flood investigations.
Develop and apply innovative modelling approaches, tools and processes to support client requirements.
Plan and coordinate project delivery, including supporting programmes, budgets and resource requirements.
Review technical outputs and ensure a consistently high standard of modelling quality.
Mentor and support developing modellers, helping strengthen technical capability across the team.
Collaborate with specialist teams across Stantec to develop digital solutions and smarter approaches to modelling.

YOUR IMPACT

Your modelling expertise will help water companies understand and improve the performance of their wastewater networks, supporting investment decisions that protect communities and the environment.

You'll contribute to projects that improve water quality, manage urban pollution, reduce flood risk and support the delivery of more resilient wastewater infrastructure. Through innovative modelling and digital solutions, you'll also help clients respond to increasingly complex environmental and regulatory challenges.

Based in Newcastle or Leeds, you'll be part of a wider national team, giving you the opportunity to share knowledge, develop new approaches and contribute to some of the UK's most significant water programmes.

ABOUT YOU

Essential

Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Water Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline.
Experience delivering urban drainage or wastewater modelling projects.
Strong experience using InfoWorks ICM
Experience leading technical delivery across urban drainage modelling projects.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex modelling outputs.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
Experience mentoring or supporting developing modellers.

Desirable

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (CEng/IEng) or actively working towards.
Membership of a relevant professional institution such as ICE or CIWEM.
Experience across storm overflow, water quality, flood risk or wastewater network modelling.
Experience developing digital tools, automated processes or innovative modelling solutions.
Experience working on UK regulated water company frameworks.

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 experienced Urban Drainage Modeller looking for your next opportunity in Newcastle or Leeds, we'd love to hear from you. Join Stantec and help shape smarter, more resilient wastewater infrastructure across the UK.

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

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.

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