At Stantec, we are already delivering on the challenges of AMP8. Our team is at the heart of the industry's digital evolution, deploying smart applications that optimize water quality and tackle urban pollution head-on. With our framework appointments now in full swing, we are managing a high-profile portfolio across the UK and Ireland. To support this momentum, we are seeking a Principal Urban Drainage Modeller to join our Southern team.
Whether you are based in Brighton, London, High Wycombe, Ashford, Southampton, Kings Hill, or Cambridge, you will play a pivotal role in our 175-strong interdisciplinary collective, collaborating with experts in the UK and Pune to deliver excellence. Within your role, you will:
1. Provide technical leadership for wastewater modelling, focusing on Stormwater Overflows and Water Quality.
2. Develop innovative solutions and new modelling tools alongside our specialist digital teams.
3. Plan and coordinate project delivery, including cost estimation and technical sign-off.
4. Act as a dedicated line manager, mentoring junior engineers and supervising technical outputs.
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About You
We are looking for a degree-qualified professional in Civil Engineering, Geography, or a related field, holding professional membership in an institution such as ICE or CIWEM.
You should bring extensive experience leading urban drainage projects and a deep technical understanding of the current modelling landscape. More than just a technical expert, you are a leader who can manage and develop staff while maintaining a sharp focus on client service and the collaborative values that define Stantec.
Why Join Us?
This is a unique moment to join Stantec as we scale our operations to meet the demands of the active AMP cycle. We offer a clear pathway for your career, with individualized development plans that ensure you always know where your career is heading.
Our commitment to your wellbeing is reflected in our comprehensive benefits package—including private medical insurance, income protection, and life assurance—alongside hybrid and flexible working patterns that respect your life outside of work. You’ll be joining an award-winning, inclusive consultancy that prioritizes "doing what’s right" for both our people and the environment.
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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.
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.comand we will talk to you about how we can support you.
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