We are fully committed to creating an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Our goal is to promote diversity, embrace it, and live it for the benefit of our staff, communities, and environment.
We have two exciting opportunities for experienced Water Resources professionals in our Integrated Environmental Planning (IEP) Team, based within the Solent and South Downs Area (SSD). You will work with internal and external parties to secure long-term water resources security while delivering positive environmental outcomes.
Responsibilities
* Co-ordinate and consult on Area Reviews of Water Company Water Resource Management Plans (WRMPs) to ensure long-term planning objectives are in place and sustainable.
* Co-ordinate and consult on Water Company Drought Plans, ensuring drought processes are appropriately planned.
* Serve as an integral part of project steering groups for the Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP), ensuring medium-and-long-term projects deliver their planned environmental objectives.
* Contribute to the area’s response to prolonged dry weather and drought incidents, ensuring appropriate responses are taken internally and from water companies.
Qualifications
Essential
* Strong project management experience to ensure delivery of multiple projects and coordinate area-wide responses.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage partners and cascade complex technical and regulatory documentation efficiently.
* Strategic thinking and consideration of wider impacts of projects.
Desirable
* Good working knowledge and experience with Water Company WRMPs and/or WINEP delivery.
* Understanding of Drought Planning and the ability to adjust priorities during drought events.
* Experience in hydrogeology or hydro-ecology (not essential).
Hybrid/flexible working patterns will be considered. Some travel, office attendance, and occasional overnight stays may be required. The role is based in the SSD area, but strong candidates from outside SSD will also be considered.
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