The Stantec community unites more than 32,000 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.
Join our 2027 Graduate Programme as a Graduate Urban Drainage Modeller in our Bristol office, where you will support urban drainage and wastewater network modelling projects for major regulated water companies across the UK and Ireland.
Stantec’s wastewater network modelling discipline has developed a reputation as one of the industry leaders. In Bristol, 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.
Working alongside senior urban drainage and wastewater network modellers, you will help develop, enhance and verify hydraulic models to inform urban drainage assessments and support solutions for storm overflows, flooding and other drainage challenges. Your core responsibilities include:
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.
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.
Please note, we ask our graduates to come into the office 4 days per week, to ensure that you receive sufficient time with your team and receive the appropriate level of support.
At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with your Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Hydraulic Engineering, Geography (or water related subject ie Hydrology) and a keen interest in the water industry, we’d love to receive your application if you are:-
Please note, we ask our graduates to come into the office 4 days per week, to ensure that colleagues are able to provide the appropriate level of support.
Applicants must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.
We offer multiple start dates throughout next summer in June, July, August and September.
Please note: we recruit on an ongoing basis and therefore may close this role before the stated closing date so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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