Graduate Urban Drainage Modeller - 2027 (Bristol)

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The Opportunity

Join our 2027 Graduate Programme as a Graduate Urban Drainage Modeller in our Bristol office, where you will support urban drainage and wastewater network modelling projects for major regulated water companies across the UK and Ireland. Stantec’s wastewater network modelling discipline has developed a reputation as one of the industry leaders. In Bristol, you will join a local Urban Drainage Modelling team of 13, working as part of a wider South West and Wales team of around 30 and a national modelling community. As part of a multidisciplinary service, you will contribute to projects from conception through to delivery, supporting work that improves water quality, manages urban pollution, reduces flooding and contributes to Stantec’s environmental commitments.

About The Role

Working alongside senior urban drainage and wastewater network modellers, you will help develop, enhance and verify hydraulic models to inform urban drainage assessments and support solutions for storm overflows, flooding and other drainage challenges. Your core responsibilities include:

• Supporting the development, enhancement and verification of hydraulic models.
• Contributing to urban drainage assessments for storm overflow, flooding and growth-related projects.
• Using modelling outputs to help identify and assess solutions that improve drainage network performance.
• Supporting projects for clients including Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water, Wessex Water and South West Water.
• Working collaboratively with other Urban Drainage Modelling teams and disciplines across the region.
• Developing your technical capability in modelling software, GIS and wider water industry approaches through project work, mentoring and training.

We are committed to supporting employees in achieving relevant professional qualifications and accreditation. The professional progression plan for this role will support you towards ICE or CIWEM chartership.

Your Impact

This role will help deliver better outcomes for communities and the environment by supporting projects that improve water quality, reduce pollution and strengthen the resilience of urban drainage networks. Your models will help identify and mitigate flood risks, support cleaner rivers and coastlines, and enable clients to plan for sustainable growth so that water systems can meet future demand. Please note, we ask our graduates to come into the office 4 days per week, to ensure that you receive sufficient time with your team and receive the appropriate level of support.

About you:

At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with your Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (with a desire to specialise in the water industry), Hydraulic Engineering, Geography, or water-based subject i.e Hydrology, we’d love to receive your application if you are:

• An adapter: you’re able to remain calm in new and changing situations, comfortably switching between a variety of dynamic and exciting tasks.
• A Perseverer: you stay composed in the face of setbacks, approaching challenges with confidence and determination.
• A Collaborator: you work effectively with lots of different people, considering other’s perspectives to shape better outcomes.
• A Problem-Solver: you love to give your thoughts based on what you see, being unafraid to challenge conventional thinking.

What we can offer you:

• A competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• A range of benefits, including holiday buy and sell, group income protection and life assurance
• Permanent employment contract to demonstrate our commitment to your long-term career at Stantec
• Professional progression plan, supporting you to gain professional chartership
• A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network

Applicants must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.

Please take a look at our Graduate FAQs if you have any questions. We look forward to receiving your application!

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.

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.

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 us and we will talk to you about how we can support you.