Job Description
Principal Water Resource Consultant
Salary: £40,000 - £60,000
Location: Derby (Hubs across the UK)
My client is seeking a talented Senior / Principal Water Resource Consultant to join a leading engineering and environmental consultancy delivering high-profile projects across the UK and internationally. As a Senior / Principal Water Resource Consultant, you will play a key role in supporting sustainable water resources, drought planning, and strategic infrastructure projects.
Benefits of the Senior / Principal Water Resource Consultant role:
* Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
* Hybrid working and flexible holiday allowance
* Ongoing training and professional development
* Opportunity to work on major infrastructure and environmental projects
Requirements
* Experience within the UK water industry
* Proven background in water resource or water management projects
* Strong client-facing and stakeholder engagement skills
* Ability to manage multiple projects and budgets
* Relevant degree in environmental science, engineering, or similar
* Chartered status (ICE/CIWEM) desirable
Duties
As a Senior / Principal Water Resource Consultant, you will:
* Manage projects, budgets, and programmes from inception to completion
* Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality outcomes
* Develop and maintain strong client relationships
* Support business development and tender submissions
* Ensure compliance with governance, risk, and reporting standards
This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior / Principal Water Resource Consultant looking to progress their career within a highly respected consultancy. If you are an ambitious Senior / Principal Water Resource Consultant seeking to make an impact in a growing and essential sector, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact Mollie Caswell at Penguin Recruitment for more information.