Stantec
Senior Principal Urban Drainage Modeller

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The Opportunity
Lead Urban Drainage Modelling Projects & Make a Real Impact:
Stantec is a leader in Urban Drainage modelling, working with major water companies across the UK & Ireland. We offer a multidisciplinary environment where you'll be involved in projects from start to finish, driving innovation and excellence in water quality, pollution management and environmental sustainability. You'll have the opportunity to lead on projects, develop new smart applications & help to mentor our next generation of talent Modellers.
Join a Team At The Forefront Of Digital Solutions
Our team is known for developing cutting-edge digital solutions and smart applications, led by industry experts. We have a strong pipeline of exciting projects, and thanks to our growing reputation, we're seeking a Senior Principal Urban Drainage Modeller to join us in Bristol, Cardiff or Exeter.
Benefits & Work Environment
We offer a flexible work arrangement, with the opportunity to work from home and collaborate with a talented team of over 175 engineers across the UK & Ireland and our international colleagues & project partners. This is your chance to make a significant contribution to industry-leading projects within a dynamic and ambitious team.
Within Your Role, You Will
- Provide technical leadership for wastewater modelling projects.
- Develop & deliver innovative technical solutions across Stormwater Overflows, Water Quality Management, Developer Assessments, Flood Investigations & more.
- Work with our specialist teams to develop new tools & procedures within Wastewater Modelling, which further enable us to delivery expert solutions to our clients
- Plan & coordinate project delivery, including the preparation of cost estimates.
- Line manage more junior team members, including mentorship and supervision of technical outputs.
About You
To be considered for this opportunity you will be degree qualified (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, or other relevant subject, and be a member of an industry relevant institution e.g. ICE, CIWEM. You will have previous experience leading projects in an urban drainage environment and demonstrate technical experience covering a wide range of urban drainage modelling activities, including a full working knowledge of InfoWorks ICM.
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This is an exciting time to join Stantec, with the opportunity to tackle challenging new projects across the region and growth plans extending throughout the AMP cycle. In addition, all employees have access to our company wide benefits, including:
- Become part of a renowned UDM team, at the forefront of innovation & developing new smart applications
- Individualised development plan alongside company wide org structure highlighting pathway for progression, ensuring you always know where your career is heading
- Private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard
- Flexi-working and hybrid working pattern to help you to find the right work life balance for you
- Culture of inclusivity, where we celebrate diversity and put “doing what’s right” at the forefront of everything we do
- Award winning consultancy with a commitment to achieving our ambitious environmental goals
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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.


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