Senior Urban Drainage Modeller in Manchester

With continued investment across the UK water sector, there is a growing need for innovative approaches to managing wastewater networks, improving environmental performance and building resilience for the future. At Stantec, our Urban Drainage Modelling teams are at the forefront of this work, using advanced hydraulic modelling and digital solutions to help clients understand complex network challenges and make informed investment decisions.

We're looking for a Senior Urban Drainage Modeller to join our growing teams across Warrington, Manchester, Birmingham, Derby, Cardiff or Bristol. You'll become part of a nationally recognised community of more than 175 modelling specialists, working alongside experienced engineers, environmental specialists and digital experts.

With a strong pipeline of work across major UK water programmes, this is an opportunity to take ownership of technically challenging projects, contribute to innovative modelling approaches and continue developing your career towards future technical or people leadership.

As a Senior Urban Drainage Modeller, you'll take responsibility for the technical delivery of urban drainage and wastewater modelling projects, working closely with project managers, technical leads and multidisciplinary teams to develop effective solutions for our clients.

You will:

• Lead the delivery of urban drainage and wastewater modelling studies from investigation through to completion.
• Develop, verify, calibrate and analyse hydraulic models using InfoWorks ICM and associated GIS tools.
• Deliver modelling assessments across wastewater networks, storm overflows, flooding, water quality and network performance.
• Interpret modelling outputs and provide clear technical recommendations to support client investment and operational decisions.
• Work collaboratively with engineers, environmental specialists, modellers and client teams to develop practical and sustainable solutions.
• Support project planning, programming and the delivery of high-quality technical outputs.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to less experienced modellers, helping to build capability across the wider team.
• Contribute to digital innovation, technical best practice and improvements to modelling processes and approaches.

The work you deliver will help water companies better understand their networks and make informed decisions about investment, performance and long-term resilience. Your modelling expertise will contribute to solutions that address flooding, storm overflow impacts, water quality and environmental compliance, helping create better outcomes for communities and the environment.

You'll also have an important role in strengthening our Urban Drainage Modelling capability, sharing your experience with colleagues, supporting developing modellers and contributing to innovative digital approaches. With exposure to a wide range of projects and clients, you'll be able to broaden your expertise while developing towards future leadership opportunities.

• We put people first: We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.
• We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. Named 'Best Place to Work' and 'International Consulting Firm of the Year' at the NCE Awards 2024.
• We do what is right: Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered with ICE.
• We are better together: 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).
• Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK - we want you to be part of it!
• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard as well as discounted gym membership and lots more.
• Hybrid / Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.

If you're ready to take the next step in your Urban Drainage Modelling career and take ownership of technically challenging projects, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Stantec in Warrington, Manchester, Birmingham, Derby, Cardiff or Bristol and help deliver innovative solutions to some of the UK's most important water and environmental challenges.