Water Consultant
Water Infrastructure & Digital Solutions
We’re working with a fast-growing technology business supporting major UK water companies with infrastructure planning, optimisation and digital transformation projects across clean water, wastewater and bioresources.
This is an opportunity for someone with experience in the UK water sector who enjoys solving complex operational or planning challenges and has an interest in data, modelling, analytics or digital technologies.
The business delivers innovative decision-support and optimisation solutions used by utilities to improve resilience, efficiency, sustainability and long-term investment planning. Projects can range from water resource planning and wastewater network optimisation through to sludge, bioresources and energy recovery strategies.
You do not need to have experience across every area. Candidates from either clean water, wastewater or bioresources backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
The Role
You’ll work closely with both internal teams and water industry clients to support the development and delivery of data-led solutions for infrastructure and operational planning projects.
The role will involve a mix of stakeholder engagement, problem solving, analysis and technical delivery, helping clients make better long-term decisions across their asset base.
Typical responsibilities may include:
* Supporting water sector planning and optimisation projects
* Working with operational, planning and asset data
* Helping translate business challenges into practical technical solutions
* Engaging with clients and stakeholders to understand project requirements
* Scenario modelling, analytics and performance improvement work
* Supporting development of digital tools, modelling approaches and decision-support solutions
* Collaborating with multidisciplinary technical teams
What We’re Looking For
We’re interested in speaking with candidates who understand the UK water industry and have exposure to some of the following areas:
* Water, wastewater or bioresources infrastructure/projects
* Asset planning or operational optimisation
* Hydraulic, network or process modelling
* Data analysis or analytics
* Digital transformation or smart water initiatives
* Resource planning or investment planning
* Sustainability, resilience or environmental programmes
Experience with any of the following would be beneficial, but not essential:
* Python, R or SQL
* Excel/data analysis tools
* Optimisation or modelling software
* Digital twin technologies
* AI, machine learning or advanced analytics
* Water industry modelling platforms such as InfoWorks, Flood Modeller, PyWR or similar
We’re open to candidates from a range of backgrounds, including:
* Water & wastewater engineering
* Process or environmental engineering
* Catchment or network operations
* Hydraulic modelling
* Bioresources/sludge management
* Data science or analytics within infrastructure/utilities
* Strategic planning or asset management
Why Apply?
* Work on high-profile AMP8 programmes and long-term infrastructure strategies
* Exposure across clean water, wastewater and bioresources projects
* Opportunity to work with innovative digital and analytics technologies
* Flexible hybrid working
* Strong long-term growth potential within a rapidly expanding business
If you have experience in the water sector and an interest in data, modelling, optimisation or digital solutions, we’d be keen to speak with you.