Principal Urban Drainage Modeller

Overview

As Principal Urban Drainage Modeller, you lead complex urban drainage and wastewater modelling work, driving technical direction and quality across outputs. You’ll work within a cross‑functional UK&I team and contribute to digital tooling and innovative modelling approaches that shape AMP delivery and environmental performance. Your role focuses on reducing flood risk, improving water quality, and supporting sustainable urban development for UK water companies. You will influence project outcomes and future technical direction at Stantec, while developing future leaders.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonus schemes
• Enhanced pension plan
• Annual leave with buy/sell option
• Private medical insurance
• Group income protection & life assurance

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of urban drainage and wastewater modelling projects across major UK frameworks
• Develop and apply advanced hydraulic models to assess flood risk and optimise drainage systems
• Provide technical governance, review and sign-off of modelling outputs
• Support project planning and delivery across multidisciplinary teams
• Lead and mentor engineers and modellers, supporting their professional development
• Contribute to client engagement, technical discussions and long-term solution development

Key requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Geography or related discipline
• Extensive experience in urban drainage or wastewater modelling
• Strong technical expertise in InfoWorks ICM
• Proven experience leading projects and providing technical direction
• Experience managing, mentoring and developing technical teams
• Strong communication, report writing and presentation skills
• Experience working on regulated water industry projects or frameworks
• Membership of ICE or CIWEM

• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Mentoring and people development
• Client engagement and stakeholder management
• Team collaboration across multidisciplinary groups
• InfoWorks ICM
• digital modelling tools, automation or data-driven solutions

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