Senior Principal Urban Drainage Modeller
ESI Limited, now part of Stantec
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Birmingham
Contract type: Full time
Birmingham, GBR
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, driven by a purpose to create communities with a focus on what's next and what's best. We believe that when smart, passionate, and creative people come together, extraordinary results are unleashed. Our collaborative, supportive culture and commitment to professional development are key to our success. At Stantec, you'll find a clear path for career progression, mentorship opportunities, and a dedication to helping you reach your full potential. We offer flexible working and a range of benefits that are designed to support your personal and professional well-being.
We are seeking a Senior Principal Urban Drainage Modeller to join our team in Birmingham . This is a strategically important leadership role that will be vital to the management and growth of our modelling team in the region. The role will offer the opportunity to get involved with our important portfolios with the likes of Severn Trent and Welsh Water , key clients for our business. You will be at the forefront of tackling some of the most pressing challenges in urban drainage, from reducing storm overflows to enhancing environmental resilience.
Responsibilities
As a senior leader, you will be responsible for leading people and managing complex programmes of modelling work. Your daily tasks will include:
About You
To succeed in this role, you will be a highly experienced professional with a proven track record of technical and leadership excellence. The ideal candidate will possess:
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.
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.
Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.
At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact [email protected] we will talk to you about how we can support you.
ReqID: 7930
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Senior Principal Urban Drainage ModellerBirmingham, GBRClear All
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, driven by a purpose to create communities with a focus on what's next and what's best. We believe that when smart, passionate, and creative people come together, extraordinary results are unleashed. Our collaborative, supportive culture and commitment to professional development are key to our success. At Stantec, you'll find a clear path for career progression, mentorship opportunities, and a dedication to helping you reach your full potential. We offer flexible working and a range of benefits that are designed to support your personal and professional well-being.
We are seeking a Senior Principal Urban Drainage Modeller to join our team in Birmingham . This is a strategically important leadership role that will be vital to the management and growth of our modelling team in the region. The role will offer the opportunity to get involved with our important portfolios with the likes of Severn Trent and Welsh Water , key clients for our business. You will be at the forefront of tackling some of the most pressing challenges in urban drainage, from reducing storm overflows to enhancing environmental resilience.
Responsibilities
As a senior leader, you will be responsible for leading people and managing complex programmes of modelling work. Your daily tasks will include:
- Leading and mentoring our talented team of modellers.
- Managing key client and stakeholder relationships.
- Driving the strategic growth of the Birmingham Urban Drainage Modelling team.
- Delivering a wide range of technical work, including model build & verification, solution development, and outline design.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will be a highly experienced professional with a proven track record of technical and leadership excellence. The ideal candidate will possess:
- Extensive experience in urban drainage modelling.
- Expert-level proficiency with InfoWorks ICM.
- Strong people management skills and the ability to inspire a team.
- Excellent stakeholder management and client-facing abilities, with experience working directly with clients like Welsh Water.
- A passion for technical quality and a strategic mindset for business growth.
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.
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.
Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.
At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact [email protected] we will talk to you about how we can support you.
ReqID: 7930
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