Senior Urban Drainage Modeller

3 days ago

Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Stantec UK Full time R60 000 - R120 000 per year


Join a Team That's Shaping the Future of Water

Stantec isn't just a leader in urban drainage modelling; we're innovators trusted by major water companies across the UK and Ireland. We take a multidisciplinary approach to every project, from concept to completion, and our goal is simple: to deliver solutions that enhance water quality, manage urban pollution, and build a sustainable, net-zero future.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Senior Urban Drainage Modeller, you'll be a key player in our growing Newcastle team. You'll deliver expert services to our clients and work on a diverse portfolio that includes multiple AMP 8 framework appointments and the development of cutting-edge digital solutions and smart applications.

You'll be part of a dynamic, interdisciplinary team of 175 professionals spanning the UK and India. We believe in collaboration and you'll work side-by-side with industry-recognised specialists, clients, and partners to deliver projects that make a real impact.

If you're an experienced modeller passionate about innovation and sustainability, this is your chance to join a team with a shared vision for a better world.

As a Senior Wastewater Modeller, you will:
  • Provide technical leadership for wastewater modelling projects.
  • Development & 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.

You can find out more about our work in the water sector here: Stantec H2O+U - UK

About You

We are interested in speaking with experienced Wastewater Modellers, educated to degree level (or equivalent) and who hold membership to a relevant industry institution e.g. ICE, CIWEM. You will ideally have previous experience of leading projects in an urban drainage environment and possess strong technical experience covering a wide range of urban drainage modelling activities.

Proficiency in the use of Infoworks ICM and a strong analytical skill set are also important for this position. Most importantly, you'll embody our values and ethos of client focus and service excellence.

Why Join Us

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

Find out more about why Stantec could be the right next step for you here


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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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