Stantec
Senior Level Water Resource Consultants | Expression of Interest
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The Opportunity
Water is at the centre of everything. It sustains life, shapes ecosystems and underpins communities across the UK and beyond. Securing a resilient and sustainable water supply for future generations has never been more important.
AMP8 (2025–2030) marks the largest investment in UK water infrastructure since privatisation. The water industry will be responding to pressures from climate change, population growth, and increasing environmental standards, while strengthening long-term resilience. It presents a unique opportunity to develop new water resources and deliver lasting benefits for our communities and the environment.
At Stantec, our Water Resources team is supporting clients at the forefront of these challenges. We contribute to Strategic Resource Options (SROs), Water Resource Management Plans (WRMPs), Drought Plans and the Water Industry National Environmental Programme (WINEP), working in partnership with water companies, regulators, and stakeholders to shape the future of water management across the UK.
We are seeking Expressions of Interest from Water Resources professionals who enjoy collaborative, multidisciplinary work, bringing together technical, environmental, and engineering expertise to help clients make informed, future-focused decisions.
About The Role
We are inviting Expressions of Interest from Water Resources Planning Consultants at all career stages—from early-career professionals through to established Technical Directors leading work areas on major projects.
In this role, you will support clients across the UK. Working both independently and as part of our wider team, you will collaborate closely with a range of specialists across our Water Environment and Engineering Teams.
You will play a key role in developing sustainable and joined-up solutions. Your work may include contributing to or leading activities such as:
- Water resources option appraisal
- Environmental assessment
- Water resources modelling
- Deployable output assessments
- Feasibility studies
- Development of regulatory submissions
This will help clients plan and deliver sustainable, resilient, long-term solutions.
For more senior applicants, we are particularly interested in individuals who can take a strategic view, working across disciplines to deliver results. Depending on your experience, you may also support:
- Client engagement
- Programme delivery
- The continued growth of our Water Resources capabilities and capacity.
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Your Impact
Through your work, you will help shape how water resources are planned and delivered across the UK.
Whether supporting:
- Strategic plans
- Environmental investigations/assessments
- Developing new supply options
You will enable clients to make informed decisions and provide the evidence to back this up. You will play a part in work that influences:
- Long-term resilience
- Environmental outcomes
- Sustainable management of water supplies.
About You
We’re looking for professionals with experience from the water industry, whether from a consultancy, water company, regulatory body, or related organisation. Your background should include experience in:
- Water resources planning
- (Optional) Hydrology
- Water resources modelling
- Environmental assessment
- Water quality
- Catchment management
- Drought planning
- Strategic planning
- Water company planning functions
You must be comfortable:
- Working with technical information
- Interpreting data
- Contributing to evidence-based decision-making
And enjoy helping clients navigate complex planning, environmental and regulatory challenges.
Preferred Experience:
- Supporting Water Resource Management Plans (WRMPs)
- Drought Plans
- Strategic Resource Options (SROs)
- RAPID programmes
- Regional planning studies
- Environmental assessments
- Wider resilience programmes
Other essential traits:
- Strong communication skills
- Intellectual curiosity
- A collaborative mindset
- Enjoyment of multidisciplinary environments
- A passion for developing practical, sustainable solutions to complex water resource challenges.
We are flexible—you don’t have to meet every requirement. If this feels like the right direction for you, please do get in touch.
Benefits
People Large
We put people first:
- A friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.
- Our Early Careers peer group and diverse Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) (Explore further here).
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Success Together
We are driven to achieve:
- Ranked in the top 50 companies to work at by Glassdoor (2025)
- Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world’s top 10 most sustainable companies (2025)
- Named ‘Best Place to Work’ and ‘International Consulting Firm of the Year’ at the NCE Awards (2024).
Good Practice
We do what is right:
- Industry-leading training and development, including paid professional subscriptions.
- Professional progression plan to support your pathway to chartered status with ICE.
Building Better Together
We are better when together:
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Equal employment opportunities: We prohibit discrimination based on protected characteristics and comply with relevant laws.
Growth Mindset
We’re on an exciting growth journey—join us!
Why Join Us?
Competitive salary and benefits, such as:
- Bonus schemes
- Enhanced pension plan
- Annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days
- Private Medical Insurance
- Group income protection & life assurance
- Discounted gym membership
Flexible Work Culture
Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with:
- Hybrid / Flexible working options
About Stantec
The Stantec community unites more than 32,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. Our core purpose is to plan, design, deliver, and manage the development and infrastructure needed to create sustainable, healthy, and prosperous communities.
With 150+ years of UK experience, our teams aim to:
- Provide effective, relevant solutions
- Translate our clients’ visions into consented projects
- Focus on technical excellence, market insights, and sustainable growth
- Uphold fairer, better tomorrows rooted in clean growth.
- Comply with and advance environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals.
Equal Opportunity Commitment: Stantec ensures equity in recruitment, hiring, promotions, and professional development. We commit to creating an inspired, inclusive work environment. Supporting accessibility at all recruitment stages—contact accessibility@stantec.com to arrange reasonable adjustments.
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