Senior Principal Water Networks Modeller

Stantec, a global leader in wet infrastructure and environmental innovation, is seeking a Senior Principal Water Network Modeller to join our industry-leading team in Scotland. This pivotal role requires an experienced leader to drive critical projects and help shape the future of our water sector from either our Edinburgh or Glasgow office.

The Role: Driving Innovation and Impact

You will serve as a senior technical authority and people leader, responsible for delivering major water network projects that ensure clean, safe, and resilient water supplies for communities. This involves leading the strategy and technical execution in key challenge areas, including advanced Network Optimisation and Live Modelling, strategic initiatives around Leakage, Pressure Management, and Resilience, and championing the adoption of Smart Network Operations and Digital Integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction and oversight for large-scale, complex water network projects.

• Direct the application of advanced hydraulic modelling (e.g., InfoWorks WS, InfoWater, SynerGi) to inform critical infrastructure and investment decisions.

• Lead the development and refinement of new modelling methodologies and advanced data analytics strategies.

• Mentor and manage the professional growth of junior and principal modellers, fostering a high-performance team environment.

About You

You possess significant, demonstrable experience in water network modelling at a senior level, including leading complex optimisation, growth, and impact assessment studies. Expertise in advanced data analytics for water balance and network data is essential. You must have a proven track record of successful project delivery and effective people leadership. Candidates must be degree qualified in a relevant field, and Chartership to a professional body is strongly preferred.

We offer a structured development path to ensure your career continually advances, alongside a supportive, hybrid work environment.

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 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]  and we will talk to you about how we can support you.