As a Principal Water Network Modeller , you'll provide technical leadership across a diverse portfolio of water network modelling projects, ensuring the successful delivery of innovative, high-quality solutions for our clients while supporting the continued growth of our modelling capability.
Your responsibilities will include
- Leading the delivery of complex water network modelling projects across major UK water frameworks.
- Developing and reviewing hydraulic models using industry-standard software including InfoWorks WS Pro, InfoWater Pro, Synergi Water or equivalent.
- Delivering studies covering network optimisation, leakage reduction, pressure management, network resilience and long-term investment planning.
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, Project Managers and clients to deliver technically robust and sustainable engineering solutions.
- Providing technical guidance and mentoring engineers and modellers across the team.
- Supporting project planning, technical governance and the continuous development of digital modelling approaches.
- Contributing to business development activities and strengthening client relationships across the Water business.
YOUR IMPACT
Your expertise will enable water companies to make informed investment decisions that improve network performance, strengthen resilience and provide reliable water supplies for millions of customers. Through innovative modelling techniques and digital solutions, you'll help deliver sustainable outcomes that address the challenges of population growth, climate change and ageing infrastructure. Beyond project delivery, you'll play an important role in developing technical capability across the business by mentoring colleagues, embedding modelling best practice and supporting the adoption of new technologies. Your leadership will help strengthen Stantec's reputation as a trusted partner for water network modelling across the UK.
Essential
- Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Water Engineering or a related discipline.
- Extensive experience delivering water network modelling projects.
- Strong knowledge of industry-standard modelling software such as InfoWorks WS Pro, InfoWater Pro, Synergi Water or equivalent.
- Experience leading technical delivery across complex modelling programmes.
- Strong understanding of network optimisation, leakage management and pressure management.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience mentoring and developing technical teams.
Desirable
- Chartered Engineer status or working towards Chartership.
- Experience using GIS platforms such as ArcGIS.
- Experience with advanced data analytics, water balance studies or digital solutions.
- Experience working on UK regulated water company frameworks.
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.
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.
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.
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