Job Title: Water Resources Specialist
Salary: To £39,000 depending on experience
Location: Walsall/ Cambridge
Travel: Some travel required across both regions
South Staffs Water is seeking a Water Resources Specialist to support the development of statutory water resource plans. The role involves working with internal teams and external stakeholders to produce technically accurate, regulator-compliant documents that contribute to effective and sustainable water resource management across the regions.
The Role
Key Responsibilities
Support the water resources functions of the business across both regions
Produce statutory documents including Water Resources Management Plans, Drought Plans, and Annual Reviews
Ensure delivery of environmentally sustainable water resources in line with regulatory guidance
Take ownership of technical supporting elements for statutory plans
Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure compliant and successful plan delivery
Work across diverse and challenging subject areas within water resource planning
Ensure full compliance with regulatory standards and ethical practices
Lead technical contributions to water resource planning, including scenario modelling and sustainable abstraction strategies
Produce clear, regulator-compliant documentation and reports
What You’ll Need
Skills & Experience
~ Strong communicator with confidence in technical and stakeholder settings
~ Self-driven and capable of working independently
~ Skilled in managing relationships with regulators and cross-functional teams
~ Detail-oriented with the ability to interpret and convey complex data
~ Proactive and adaptable in both solo and team environments
~ Familiarity with water industry operations and drought planning
~ Understanding of water resource systems and environmental legislation
~ Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.)
~ Degree-level qualification (or equivalent) – Essential
~ Full UK driving licence – Essential
~ EUSR certification – Advantageous
~3+ years’ experience in water resources or water company role – Advantageous
~ Experience with Aquator modelling – Advantageous
What You’ll Get In Return
~ A competitive salary plus benefits
~25 days holiday + bank holidays
~ Company pension with employer contributions
~24-hour helpline providing free and confidential advice to you and your family on financial, legal, marital, and health matters
~ Eyecare vouchers – via Specsavers
~ Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
~24/7 remote GP access