At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative water network modelling projects and optimise solutions for major UK water companies.
- Company: Join Stantec, a top workplace focused on sustainability and collaboration.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, bonus schemes, private medical insurance, and enhanced leave options.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on sustainable water supplies and infrastructure for future generations.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil or Water Engineering with extensive project leadership experience.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Overview Stantec is looking for a Senior Principal Water Network Modeller to join our national team, based in High Wycombe or Reading, and play a strategic leadership role in delivering innovative solutions that improve network resilience, reduce water loss, and secure sustainable water supplies for future generations.
Responsibilities In this role you will provide strategic and technical leadership across our water network modelling portfolio, ensuring the successful delivery of complex programmes for major UK water companies.
You will oversee technical governance, develop innovative modelling methodologies, and support the growth of our modelling capability across the business.
Working closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams, you will lead projects covering network optimisation, live modelling, leakage and pressure management, resilience planning, and smart network operations.
You will also play a key role in business development, supporting framework growth, developing long‑term client relationships, mentoring technical leaders, and defining the future direction of our modelling services.
Impact Your leadership will influence how water companies respond to increasing environmental pressures, population growth, and the need for resilient, sustainable infrastructure.
Through technical excellence and strategic thinking, you will help shape investment decisions that improve operational performance, reduce leakage, and enhance service for millions of customers.
You will champion innovation by advancing digital modelling capabilities, embedding best practice, and developing future technical leaders, strengthening client partnerships, supporting business growth, and reinforcing Stantec’s reputation as a leading consulting firm in water network modelling.
About You Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Water Engineering or a related discipline.
Extensive experience leading complex water network modelling projects.
Expert knowledge of industry‑standard software such as Info Works WS Pro, Info Water Pro, Synergi Water or equivalent.
Proven experience providing technical leadership and governance across multidisciplinary projects.
Strong understanding of network optimisation, leakage management, pressure management and resilience planning.
Experience leading, mentoring and developing high‑performing technical teams.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management and client relationship skills.
Desirable Chartered Engineer status.
Experience in advanced data analytics, water balance studies and digital solutions.
Experience in transient modelling and surge analysis.
Experience supporting business development, framework management and winning new work.
Why Join Us We put people first: a friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.
We are driven to achieve: recognized as a top workplace and sustainable company.
We do what is right: industry‑leading training and development and support for professional progression.
We are better together: supportive and collaborative team environment with Employee Resource Groups.
Growth: on an exciting growth journey across the UK.
Great benefits: competitive salary, bonus schemes, pension plan, enhanced leave options, private medical insurance, group income protection
