With every community, Stantec redefines what’s possible. Application Deadline: Recruitment is ongoing. Please apply as soon as possible as the advert may close once we have sufficient applicants. Your role: We are looking for a Graduate Water Networks Modeller to be based in Cardiff, joining our 2026 Graduate Programme. As a global leader in water infrastructure, Stantec is seeking a graduate to join the team and deliver innovative solutions to our clients on an exciting portfolio of projects that provide clean, safe water to our communities. As a Network Modeller, you will: Develop Technical Expertise: You’ll use hydraulic modelling to analyse water network performance and inform infrastructure planning. You will get hands-on experience in calibrating models and developing solutions to improve network efficiency. Work on Real-World Challenges: Your work will directly support senior engineers in solving critical issues, including pressure management, leakage reduction, and asset performance optimization. Collaborate Across Disciplines: You will gain experience working alongside other specialists. You will see how your modelling work integrates with digital services, asset management, and hydraulic analysis, giving you a holistic understanding of the water sector. Take a look at our Water business line here:- Water (stantec.com), and check out some of the projects you could be contributing to: Water Networks Solutions | Stantec About you: At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with your bachelor’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering, Hydrology/Water Management, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science or Hydro-Informatics, with a keen interest in the water industry, we’d love to receive your application if you are: - ● A Thinker: Evaluating options by understanding context and risks, navigating ambiguity and putting forward your thoughts and ideas. ● A Striver: exhibiting ownership, consistently delivering on tasks and objectives. You’ll be motivated and proactive in your work, having the desire to make a real difference. ● A Planner: Organising and managing your own activities, dealing effectively with multiple priorities with a structured approach. ● An Adapter: Able to remain calm in new situations, comfortably switching between a variety of dynamic and exciting tasks. ● A Multi-Tasker: Thinking about more than one task at a time, while still having an eye for detail. 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. 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 (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups ) Please take a look at our Graduate FAQs ( Graduate Application FAQs ) if you have any questions. We look forward to receiving your application! NextGen StantecCareers UKGraduate 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 [email protected] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.