Stantec
Graduate Urban Drainage Modeller - Water - 2027 (Leeds)
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The Opportunity
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Application Deadline: Recruitment is ongoing. Please apply as soon as possible as the advert may close once we have sufficient applicants.
The Opportunity
Join our 2027 Graduate Programme as a Graduate Urban Drainage Modeller in our Leeds office, where you will be part of a specialist team helping to improve river health, reduce flooding and support more resilient urban drainage systems.
At Stantec, you’ll work alongside experienced engineers, modellers and multidisciplinary specialists to deliver practical, sustainable solutions for our clients and communities. This is an opportunity to develop your technical capability in hydraulic modelling while contributing to important water sector programmes, including WINEP, flooding, growth and outline design projects. You will support the delivery of major Yorkshire Water investment programmes including AMP8 CSO, DWMP and Specialist Modelling Framework projects, helping clients better understand and improve the performance of their wastewater networks.
- Take a look at our Water business line here: Water (stantec.com)
- Review the career journey of some of our early careers professionals here: Career Stories | Stantec
About The Role
As a Graduate Urban Drainage Modeller, you will support the delivery of modelling and drainage projects while developing your understanding of the water industry and how different disciplines work together. Your core responsibilities include:
- Undertaking urban drainage modelling tasks using specialist software, with training and support provided.
- Using hydraulic models to help assess flooding, growth, storm overflows and outline design challenges.
- Supporting quality assurance, documentation and technical reporting for modelling outputs.
- Working with colleagues across modelling, civil engineering, mechanical and electrical disciplines to develop joined-up solutions.
- Supporting the maintenance, verification, calibration and Fit for Use assessment of wastewater network models, using data from surveys and other sources to understand network performance and support needs and risk assessments.
- Contributing to projects that improve river health and reduce flooding and pollution impacts for communities.
- Beginning your professional development and chartership journey with support from experienced mentors.
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We are committed to supporting employees in achieving relevant professional qualifications and accreditation. The applicable professional qualification routes for this role are CIWEM or ICE.
Your Impact
This role will help deliver better outcomes for communities and the environment by supporting projects that reduce flooding, improve storm overflow performance and contribute to healthier rivers. By developing and applying hydraulic models, you will help clients understand network performance, test options and make informed decisions about future investment. Your work will support resilient, sustainable water infrastructure and play a part in improving people’s lives through reduced flooding and pollution.
About You
At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with your Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Hydraulic Engineering, Geography or Hydrology, and a keen interest in the water industry, 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 others’ 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.
Whilst not essential, an understanding of GIS, data analysis or hydraulic modelling software would be beneficial for this role.
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 become chartered with ICE.
- 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)
Applicants must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.
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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 [email protected] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.
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