Senior or Principal Water Resource Consultant
Stantec Brighton, England, United Kingdom
The Opportunity
Find your focus, grow with us, and be a part of the solution to the water challenges that face us in our future. How will you make a difference? Do you recognise the vital part water plays in human health, the environment and the economy? Are you aware of the significant challenges we face providing water in a world of changing climate, improving standards of sustainability and population growth? If you are looking to be part of a team that is at the forefront of building a resilient and sustainable water supply for both the UK and our international clients, then we would be interested to hear from you!
Stantec is a top-tier global consultancy that was named the ‘Best Place to Work’ at the 2024 New Civil Engineer (NCE) Awards. We have a reputation for providing innovative water supply solutions, as well as environmental and regulatory services, for a range of public and private sector clients in the UK. We have ambitious growth targets in the water resources planning market.
We have opportunities to join our water resources team at numerous locations across the UK (including Leeds, Birmingham, Reading and Shrewsbury – other office locations could be considered).
It’s an exciting time to be involved in water resources in the UK. In recognition of the considerable future challenges, the industry regulator Ofwat has set out the biggest investment in infrastructure since privatisation, with £4 billion to boost water supply and £2 billion for Nature-Based solutions in the recently published draft determination for the period 2025‑30.
Responsibilities
* Be involved in the planning and implementation of water resource projects, ensuring they adhere to scope, budget, timescale, quality and regulatory requirements.
* Bring experience to the team in technical areas such as development of WRMPs, Regional Water Resource plans, Drought Plans, water resource models, demand management, option development, optimisation, regulatory environmental assessment (HRA, SEA, WFD etc) and/or development of SROs through the RAPID led gated process.
* Have client‑facing experience within the water industry and a willingness to grow your internal and external networks to achieve positive outcomes for your projects.
* Have experience running commercial projects, bids and proposals within budget.
* Be willing to support the wider Water and Environment department when required, complement the other specialisms within the teams and work flexibly on a variety of projects.
Qualities and Experience
* Experience in water resources focused projects undertaking assessment and development of WRMPs, drought plans and regional plans, development of components of the supply‑demand balance, hydrological, hydrogeological and/or water resources assessment, demand forecasting, options appraisal and/or development of risk and uncertainty.
* Experience in WINEP investigations, Environmental Destination, Water Framework Directive assessments, Permitting and Abstraction licensing, wider catchment management, climate change impact assessments and/or options appraisals.
* Between 5 to 10 years experience in the water industry.
* A degree in a relevant subject, such as geography, geological sciences, environmental science, civil or environmental engineering and preferably hold a postgraduate degree in hydrology, hydrogeology and/or water resources management.
* Actively involved with relevant institutions such as CIWEM, Institute of Civil Engineers or the Institute of Water and either chartered or working towards your professional chartership.
About Stantec
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits 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.
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