Senior / Principal Urban Drainage Modeller

We are looking for an ambitious Senior / Principal Urban Drainage Modeller to join our team in Cardiff, Bristol, or Exeter. As a critical part of our extensive, interdisciplinary UK and Pune team, you will:

• Lead technical delivery for complex wastewater modelling projects.
• Develop and implement solutions across Stormwater Overflows, Water Quality Management, Flood Investigations, and more.
• Mentor and support our junior modellers, helping to build the next generation of experts.
• Collaborate with specialist teams to drive new tools and procedures in Wastewater Modelling.
Our work centres on sustainable urban drainage, placing environmental commitments and community impact at the core of the wider water cycle.


• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or a relevant field.
• Membership in an industry institution (e.g., ICE, CIWEM).
• Proven, hands-on experience in urban drainage, with a full working knowledge of InfoWorks ICM.
• Demonstrable experience providing technical leadership and staff mentorship.
If you thrive on challenge, value client excellence, and want to make a tangible impact during this critical period of investment, we want to hear from you.

Stantec is at the heart of AMP8 delivery. Having secured major water frameworks across the UK & Ireland, we are actively supporting clients like Welsh Water and South West Water, alongside key appointments in the North, including the United Utilities specialist modelling framework., This is an exciting time to join Stantec, with the opportunity to tackle challenging 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:
• Innovative UDM team driving new technologies in the industry
• 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
• 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
#UKUDM #ukwater 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.