Key Takeaways
- Support urban drainage and wastewater network modelling projects for major water companies.
- Work in a hybrid model, 4 days per week in the Bristol office.
- Gain professional chartership with ICE or CIWEM.
- Competitive salary and benefits package offered.
About the Role
Join our 2027 Graduate Programme as a Graduate Urban Drainage Modeller in our Bristol office. You will support urban drainage and wastewater network modelling projects for major regulated water companies across the UK and Ireland.
You will join a local Urban Drainage Modelling team of 13, working as part of a wider South West and Wales team of around 30 and a national modelling community. As part of a multidisciplinary service, you will contribute to projects from conception through to delivery, supporting work that improves water quality, manages urban pollution, reduces flooding and contributes to Stantec’s environmental commitments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting the development, enhancement and verification of hydraulic models.
- Contributing to urban drainage assessments for storm overflow, flooding and growth-related projects.
- Using modelling outputs to help identify and assess solutions that improve drainage network performance.
- Supporting projects for clients including Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water, Wessex Water and South West Water.
- Working collaboratively with other Urban Drainage Modelling teams and disciplines across the region.
- Developing your technical capability in modelling software, GIS and wider water industry approaches through project work, mentoring and training.
We are committed to supporting employees in achieving relevant professional qualifications and accreditation. The professional progression plan for this role will support you towards ICE or CIWEM chartership.
Your Impact
This role will help deliver better outcomes for communities and the environment by supporting projects that improve water quality, reduce pollution and strengthen the resilience of urban drainage networks. Your models will help identify and mitigate flood risks, support cleaner rivers and coastlines, and enable clients to plan for sustainable growth so that water systems can meet future demand.
Working Pattern
Graduates are expected to come into the office 4 days per week.
About You
At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. We’d love to receive your application if you have:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (with a desire to specialise in the water industry), Hydraulic Engineering, Geography, or water-based subject i.e Hydrology.
- An adapter: able to remain calm in new and changing situations, comfortably switching between a variety of dynamic and exciting tasks.
- A Perseverer: stay composed in the face of setbacks, approaching challenges with confidence and determination.
- A Collaborator: work effectively with lots of different people, considering other’s perspectives to shape better outcomes.
- A Problem-Solver: love to give your thoughts based on what you see, being unafraid to challenge conventional thinking.
What we can offer you:
- A competitive salary
- Private medical insurance
- A range of benefits, including holiday buy and sell, group income protection and life assurance
- Permanent employment contract
- Professional progression plan, supporting you to gain professional chartership
- A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network.
Right to Work
Applicants must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.