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Graduate Urban Drainage Modeller - Water - 2027

Civil, Geography, Hydrology, Environmental Science.

About Stantec

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.

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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.

The Opportunity

Join our 2027 Graduate Programme as a Graduate Urban Drainage Modeller in our Manchester office, where you will support urban drainage and wastewater network modelling projects for major regulated water companies across the UK and Ireland.

As a graduate at Stantec, you’ll be at the forefront of shaping the future of wastewater management, working alongside our specialist team to deliver innovative solutions to our clients. You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of exciting projects and develop your technical skills and knowledge alongside industry-leading experts.

About The Role

From crafting cutting-edge hydraulic models to optimising urban drainage systems, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting resilient and sustainable water infrastructure. Your work will encompass feasibility studies, contingency planning, surge analysis and water quality assessments, contributing to the development of robust and future-proofed solutions. Your core responsibilities include:

  • Supporting the development and use of hydraulic models to assess wastewater and urban drainage networks.
  • Contributing to feasibility studies and option development for drainage and wastewater infrastructure projects.
  • Helping assess system resilience, including contingency planning and surge analysis.
  • Supporting water quality assessments and wider modelling work that informs sustainable solutions.
  • Working collaboratively with specialists across Stantec’s Water teams to solve complex client challenges.
  • Developing your technical modelling capability through mentoring, training and hands-on project experience.

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 or ICE chartership, depending on your academic background and chosen pathway.

Your Impact

This role will help deliver better outcomes for communities and the environment by supporting projects that strengthen wastewater management, improve drainage network resilience and contribute to sustainable water infrastructure. Your modelling work will help clients understand network performance, manage risk and develop future-proofed solutions for complex urban drainage challenges.

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.

About you:

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 i.e. Hydrology)  and a keen interest in the water industry, we’d love to receive your application if you are:-

  • An Adapter - You're able to remain calm in new and changing situations, comfortably switching between a variety of dynamic and exciting tasks.
  • A Perseverer - You stay composed in the face of setbacks, approaching challenges with confidence and determination.
  • A Collaborator - You work effectively with lots of different people, considering others’ perspectives to shape better outcomes.
  • A Problem-Solver - You love to give your thoughts based on what you see, being unafraid to challenge conventional thinking.

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.

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 to demonstrate our commitment to your long-term career at Stantec
  • Professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered with ICE.

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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  • Deadline
    November 30th, 2026
  • Salary
    Competitive + benefits
  • Degree required
    Bachelor's
  • Location
    Manchester (Hybrid)
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Disciplines Accepted...
  • Civil/Infrastructure
  • Ecology/Environmental
  • Geography
  • Water/Hydrology
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