Principal Urban Drainage Modeller – Water Sector

Overview

In this role you will provide technical leadership for major urban drainage programmes, shaping resilient infrastructure and water quality improvements for the UK water sector. You will work with a multidisciplinary team across the UK and internationally to deliver complex projects, mentor engineers, and help grow Stantec’s urban drainage modelling capability. You’ll lead governance, quality assurance, and bid activity while strengthening client relationships and driving innovative modelling approaches. This is a high-impact opportunity within a landmark framework in Scotland and beyond, offering scope to influence practice and grow the business.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid / flexible working
• competitive salary
• bonus schemes
• enhanced pension plan
• private medical insurance
• life assurance

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical delivery of complex urban drainage projects across major programmes
• Oversee project planning, technical governance, quality assurance and programme delivery
• Help clients respond to major UK water sector challenges by delivering resilient infrastructure and better water quality
• Mentor and develop engineers and modellers, building the next generation of technical leaders
• Build strategic client relationships and strengthen client confidence in our work
• Prepare bids, support business development and help win new work
• Develop innovative modelling approaches and establish best practice across the team
• Support successful framework delivery and the growth of our urban drainage modelling business

Key requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Extensive experience leading major urban drainage modelling projects
• Expert knowledge of InfoWorks ICM
• Proven experience providing technical leadership and governance
• Experience managing, mentoring and developing technical teams
• Strong client relationship and stakeholder management skills
• Experience supporting bids, project planning and commercial delivery
• Membership of CIWEM or ICE

• Leadership
• Stakeholder management
• Mentoring and coaching
• InfoWorks ICM
• Technical governance and quality assurance
• Bid preparation and commercial delivery

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