At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead complex urban drainage modelling projects and drive innovation in wastewater infrastructure.
- Company: Join Stantec, a leading consultancy focused on sustainable water solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, competitive salary, and clear career progression.
- Other info: Collaborate with industry leaders and mentor future talent in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on communities and the environment through your expertise.
- Qualifications: Degree in relevant engineering field and significant experience in urban drainage modelling.
The predicted salary is between 58100 - 80000 £ per year.
Join Stantec's nationally recognised Urban Drainage Modelling team and play a leading role in shaping the future of wastewater infrastructure across the UK & Ireland. As investment across the water sector continues to grow, you'll have the opportunity to lead complex, high-profile projects while influencing technical excellence, digital innovation, and strategic project delivery.
Working alongside industry-leading specialists within a multidisciplinary team of over 175 professionals, you'll provide technical leadership on nationally significant programmes that improve water quality, reduce flood risk, and deliver sustainable outcomes for clients and communities.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Principal Urban Drainage Modeller, you'll provide technical leadership across a portfolio of complex modelling projects, supporting project teams, developing client relationships, and driving innovation across the discipline. You will lead multidisciplinary project delivery, oversee technical quality, provide strategic modelling advice, and champion best practice across the business. Working closely with clients and internal stakeholders, you'll help shape project solutions, support business growth, and mentor engineers to strengthen our technical capability.
YOUR IMPACT
This is an opportunity to influence the future of urban drainage modelling. Through your leadership, you'll help clients solve increasingly complex environmental and infrastructure challenges while developing innovative approaches that improve resilience, sustainability, and network performance. You'll play a key role in growing technical capability within Stantec, strengthening client partnerships, and delivering solutions that have a lasting positive impact on communities and the environment.
ABOUT YOU
You will have:
- A degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Significant experience delivering complex urban drainage modelling projects.
- Advanced knowledge of InfoWorks ICM and associated GIS software.
- Experience providing technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong client relationship and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience reviewing technical outputs and maintaining quality standards.
- Excellent communication, mentoring, and leadership capabilities.
Desirable:
- Chartered status with ICE, CIWEM, or another relevant professional institution.
- Experience leading major wastewater, flood risk, catchment planning, or strategic modelling programmes.
- Experience supporting business development and technical innovation.
WHY JOIN US
At Stantec, we put people first by empowering our technical leaders with opportunities to shape strategy, mentor future talent, and continue their own professional development. We do what is right by helping clients create more sustainable, resilient, and environmentally responsible water infrastructure that benefits communities for generations to come. We are driven by excellence, providing the opportunity to lead nationally significant projects, influence the direction of our growing urban drainage business, and work alongside recognised industry leaders within an award-winning consultancy.
Alongside a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, you'll enjoy flexible working, clear career progression, and the opportunity to help shape the future of urban drainage modelling at Stantec.
About Stantec
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.
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 careers.UK@stantec.com and we will talk to you about how we can support you.
Principal Urban Drainage Modeller in Redditch employer: Stantec Consulting International Ltd.
Stantec is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its employees, offering a dynamic work culture where technical leaders can shape strategy and mentor future talent. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, you'll have the chance to lead impactful projects that enhance water infrastructure across the UK & Ireland, all while enjoying flexible working arrangements and clear career progression opportunities. Join a team of over 175 professionals dedicated to making a lasting positive impact on communities and the environment.
Contact Details:
Stantec Consulting International Ltd. Recruitment Team
