Senior/Principal Urban Drainage Modeller

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in civil engineering is seeking Principal and Senior Urban Drainage Modellers to join their team in Scotland. This pivotal role involves leading complex projects that impact water quality and urban resilience. Candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering, extensive urban drainage experience, and be proficient in InfoWorks ICM. The company offers a flexible working environment and clear pathways for career progression.

Benefits

Flexibility in working hours

Comprehensive benefits package

Clear career progression pathways

Qualifications

• Proven extensive experience leading major projects in urban drainage.
• Demonstrated experience in mentoring staff.
• Membership of an industry relevant institution expected.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead planning and coordination of urban drainage projects.
• Establish technical governance and delivery excellence.
• Mentor junior modellers and prepare high-value bids.

Skills

Technical authority

Leadership

Client focus

Management of junior staff

Expertise in InfoWorks ICM

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Tools

InfoWorks ICM

Job description

Are you ready to take the next influential step in your career? Stantec is actively seeking dynamic Principal and Senior Urban Drainage Modellers to join our specialist team in Scotland, based in either Edinburgh or Glasgow.

As one of the industry leaders in network modelling across the UK & Ireland, we are committed to driving innovation and technical excellence. This is a chance to secure a pivotal role within an award-winning consultancy, leading complex projects that directly impact water quality, urban resilience, and our critical environmental commitments.

Your Path to Leadership: Diverse Frameworks & Defined Development

At Stantec, we offer a career that is rich in challenge and defined by opportunity.

You will leverage our established reputation and robust pipeline of work across a wide range of major regulated water company frameworks. The sheer variety of projects - from conception through to delivery - will ensure your skillset continually evolves at the forefront of the industry. We provide an individualised development plan linked to a clear company-wide structure, ensuring a defined pathway for progression whether you join us as a Senior or Principal Modeller. You will be empowered to become a key technical and managerial leader, contributing to our industry-leading portfolio which includes developing cutting‑edge digital solutions and smart applications.

The Role: Technical Authority and People Manager

Joining us at this level means taking ownership and driving results.

Your responsibilities will include spearheading the planning, programming, and coordination of complex urban drainage projects. You will be responsible for establishing and upholding technical governance, delivery excellence, and best practices across all tasks. Crucially, you will play a significant role in the management, mentorship, and technical development of our junior and intermediate modellers, in addition to providing substantial input into cost estimates and the preparation of high‑value bids. You will collaborate as a key contributor within our wider multi‑disciplinary team, operating across the UK and international offices to deliver projects of national significance.

About You: The Expertise We Need

We are looking for individuals who embody technical authority, leadership, and client focus.

You should be degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant field (e.g., Civil Engineering). We require proven, extensive experience leading major projects within the urban drainage environment and an expert working knowledge of InfoWorks ICM. You must have demonstrated experience in the management, development, and mentoring of staff, coupled with the ability to provide technical leadership to the team. Membership of an industry relevant institution (e.g., CIWEM, ICE) is expected, and experience in data science or digital solutions would be a strong advantage.

Why Choose Stantec?

We offer more than just a challenging workload. We provide the support and environment needed to thrive:

• Flexibility: Benefit from our flexi‑working and hybrid working pattern to help you achieve the right work‑life balance.
• Security: Comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance, group income protection, and life assurance.
• Culture: Join a culture of inclusivity where we celebrate diversity and commit to "doing what’s right" in every aspect of our business.
• Career: Clear pathways for progression through our structured development plan.

Ready to lead our ambitious team in Scotland? Apply now and define your next chapter.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 31,000 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 careers.UK&[e-mail] we will talk to you about how we can support you.

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