WATER CAREERS
Urban Drainage Modellers
(various levels and locations)
Solve complex water challenges
Shape the world around you
Grow and diversify your career
We’re #TransformingSocietyTogether
At Sweco, urban drainage modelling is about much more than pipes, flows and flood extents – you’ll play a key role in tackling some of the UK’s most complex flood risk, climate resilience and urban growth challenges. From major infrastructure and regeneration schemes to nature‑based and sustainable drainage solutions, you’ll work on projects that genuinely shape communities and protect the environment.
- Reduce surface water flood risk in urban environments
- Shape resilient, climate‑ready drainage systems
- Help embed SuDS and nature‑based solutions
- Support clients in making informed, sustainable decision
- Be part of the solution to climate and water challenges
- Work alongside passionate, forward‑thinking professionals
- Contribute to projects that leave a positive, lasting legacy
Sweco is Europe’s leading design, engineering, environment and regulatory consultancy
designers, engineers and consultancy specialists across the UK and Europe
What you’ll be doing
- Hydraulic modelling of urban drainage and sewer networks
- Flood risk assessment and surface water management studies
- Supporting optioneering, design and investment decisions
- Working closely with clients, regulators and project teams
- Reviewing and guiding the work of junior team members
What we’re proud to offer
- Exposure to diverse and high‑profile projects
- Support from industry‑leading specialists and mentors
- Opportunities to develop as a technical expert or project leader
- A culture that encourages curiosity, learning and innovation
- Flexible and hybrid working options
- A strong focus on wellbeing and inclusion
- The freedom to shape how you work – and how you grow
- A shared commitment to doing work that truly matters
What we’re looking for
- A qualified and experienced expert with a commitment to excellence
- A #DifferenceMaker outlook – we’re transforming society together in everything we do
- Strong technical knowledge and a creative problem-solving mindset
- A proactive approach to client relationships and delivering outstanding service
I have worked in water all my career, and I have witnessed the ever‑increasing pressures it is facing. With demand for water increasing, the accelerating pace of climate change raising the risk of droughts and flooding, and the loss of biodiversity impacting water quality, we need to find new solutions to mitigate these challenges.
That’s why we’re looking for Difference Makers to join our water team of teams – people who combine deep technical expertise, with curiosity, fresh thinking and a passion to do things differently. People who are excited to explore, to use digital and data in smarter ways, and to help shape the future of water.
Lindsey Russell, Division Manager for Water & Asset Management
Join a ‘team of teams’
You’ll be part of a highly collaborative, multi-disciplinary skills ecosystem including:
- Environmental and ecological experts
- Landscape architects, placemakers and urban designers
- Transportation planners and designers
- Infrastructure and civil engineers
- Flood risk, climate resilience and water resources specialists
- Nature‑based solutions and SuDS designers
- Digital engineering, data and GIS professionals
What excites me is knowing that the result of the work I do is cleaner waterways, safer water supplies and a more robust water network for our growing and developing communities. I also enjoy the problem solving aspect of the role, often we have to put in new equipment and new process whilst maintaining the existing and this brings up unique challenges that we as designers then have to overcome.
Danyal Qureshi Assistant Engineer
Why join Sweco’s water team?
- Focus on sustainability and environment
- Diverse project portfolio and client base
- Collaboration and opportunities across the UK
- Multi-disciplinary opportunities
- Autonomy to deliver – decentralised organisation
- Professional training & passionate teams
- Learning & development opportunities
- Connect with international water teams
Unrivalled client opportunities
- Anglian Water (@one Alliance)
- Yorkshire Water
- Wessex Water
- Welsh Water
- Design & Build – UK wide
- Local Authorities
- Developers
- Government of Jersey
At Sweco, your expertise and curiosity will help shape resilient places, protect communities and respond to the challenges of climate change. If you’re ready to apply your skills where they truly matter – and grow your career in a collaborative, forward‑thinking team as an urban drainage modeller – we’d love to hear from you.
