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. This presents a unique opportunity to develop new water resources and deliver lasting benefits for communities and the environment.
At Stantec, our Water Resources team supports clients leading these challenges. We contribute to Strategic Resource Options (SROs), Water Resource Management Plans (WRMPs), drought plans, and the Water Industry National Environmental Programme (WINEP). Collaborating with water companies, regulators, and stakeholders, we shape the future of water management across the UK.
We are seeking Expressions of Interest from Water Resources professionals who thrive in collaborative, multidisciplinary environments—combining technical, environmental, and engineering expertise—to help clients make future-focused decisions.
About the Role
We invite Expressions of Interest from Water Resources Planning Consultants across career stages—from early-career professionals through to established Technical Directors leading work areas on major projects.
In this role, you will:
- Support UK-wide clients working independently and as part of our wider team.
- Collaborate with specialists across our Water Environment and Engineering teams.
- Lead or contribute to sustainable, holistic solutions, including:
- Water resources option appraisal
- Environmental assessment
- Water resources modelling
- Feasibility studies
- Regulatory submissions
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For more senior applicants, we seek:
- Strategic thinkers able to work across disciplines for impactful results.
- Potential to aid client engagement, programme delivery, and expanding our Water Resources capabilities.
Your Impact
Your work will shape resilient, sustainable water planning in the UK. You’ll:
- Align strategic plans with real-world requirements
- Drive environmental assessments or new water supply solutions
- Provide data-backed insights to inform addiction client decisions
- Advance long-term resilience and environm ental outcomes.
About You
This opportunity is for professionals from the water industry—consultancies, water companies, regulators, or related sectors. You should possess:
- Experience in water resources planning (hhydrology, modelling, environmental assessment, water quality, catchment management, drought planning, strategic planning).
- Comfort analyzing data and contributing to evidence-based decisions.
- Interest in supporting UK clients navigate planning, environmental, and regulatory complexities.
Still beneficial:
- Prior work on WRMPs, drought plans, SROs, RAPID programmes, environmental assessments or regional resilience projects.
Key qualities beyond technical skills:
- Strong communication
- Intellectual curiosity
- Collaborative mindset to develop practical solutions.
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Not all listed requirements are mandatory—apply if you see alignment with your career aspirations.
Why Join Us
We put people first, offering: ✔ Inclusivity: A culture valuing collaboration and growth in every career stage. ✔ Achievement: Recognized by Glassdoor, NCE Awards, and Corporate Knights for excellence and sustainability. ✔ Learning: Comprehensive training and development (Ice Chartered path access + pro subscriptions included). ✔ Flexibility: Hybrid models, paid voucher schemes, and ** vente life-balance options**.
Benefits (competitive + focus on well-being):
- Competitive salary and bonus schemes
- Enhanced pension plan
- AMA (additional leave) days.
- Private medical, income protection, group life assurance
- Discounted gym access
Diverse environments: Early-careers group + Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) supporting all identities. Growth: Come join us on our UK expansion journey!
About Stantec
Stantec’s global community (32,000+ employees) has been enabling resilient communities for 150+ years. In the UK, we deliver sustainable designs and evidence-backed plans that balance today’s challenges with tomorrow’s needs.
Commitment:
- Equal opportunities with anti-discrimination protections.
- Recognition that diverse talent drives innovation, and barriers to inclusion are continuously reviewed.
Aspiring professionals or seasoned experts—we welcome applications aligned with your unique expertise and vision.
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