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 Cardiff 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 Cardiff, you will join a team of 12 modellers with principal and senior support, working as part of an integrated regional team of around 30 modellers across our Wales, West and Midlands offices. The team works closely with Civils and Water Quality disciplines, enabling strong collaboration across multidisciplinary frameworks, and also works collaboratively with our modelling team in India.
Working alongside senior urban drainage and wastewater network modellers, you will support work predominantly for Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water, as well as Wessex Water and South West Water. You will be involved in storm overflow programmes, flooding and growth projects, and other client-led urban drainage work. 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 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 work will contribute to improving storm overflow performance, protecting properties from hydraulic flooding and supporting investigations that help clients better understand and manage drainage network issues.
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 Engineering (with a desire to specialise in the water industry), Hydraulic Engineering, Geography, or water-based subject i.e Hydrology, 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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