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Water Resource Consultants | Expression of Interest
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Water Resource Consultants | Expression of Interest
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 respond 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 communities and the environment.
At Stantec, our Water Resources team supports clients at the forefront of these challenges. We contribute to:
- Strategic Resource Options (SROs)
- Water Resource Management Plans (WRMPs)
- Drought Plans
- The Water Industry National Environmental Programme (WINEP)
We partner with water companies, regulators, and stakeholders to shape the future of water management across the UK.
Expressions of Interest: Water Resources Professionals
We are inviting applications from Water Resources Planning Consultants at all career stages, from early-career professionals through to Established Technical Directors.
About The Role
You will:
- Collaborate with stakeholders across the UK in a multidisciplinary team.
- Work independently and collectively with Water Environment & Engineering specialists to develop sustainable, joined-up solutions.
- Contribute to or lead key activities, including:
- Water resources option appraisal
- Environmental assessment
- Water resources modelling
- Deployable outputs assessments
- Feasibility studies
- Regulatory submissions
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For senior applicants, we are particularly interested in individuals who:
- Take a strategic, cross-disciplinary approach
- Driver results in the natural and built environment
- May also support:
- Client engagement
- Program management
- Internal growth of our Water Resources team
Your Impact
Through your work, you’ll:
- Help shape long-term water governance, influencing critical policy and planning decisions.
- Enable informed decision-making with technical and environmental evidence.
- Support resilient, sustainable water supply planning amid UK-wide challenges.
About You
Ideal candidates bring:
- Experience from the water sector (consultancy, companies, regulators, or related organisations).
- Knowledge of:
- Water resources planning
- Hydrology, water modelling, catchment management, drought planning, or water company workflows.
- Ability to:
- Work with complex technical data.
- Simplify insights for strategic decision-making.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Advantages include (but aren’t limited to):
- Experience with WRMPs, Drought Plans, SROs, RAPID programmes, or environmental assessments.
Must-haves:
- Strong verbal/written communication and a curious, collaborative approach.
- Desire to solve complex, interconnected water challenges.
Note: We don’t expect you to meet every bullet—perfect fit isn’t a requirement!
Why Join Us?
Perks
✔ Inclusive & collaborative culture: Everyone thrives in a supportive environment. ✔ Achievement-driven: Ranked among Top 50 Companies to Work For (Glassdoor 2025). ✔ Sustainability leader: Featured on Corporate Knights’ top 10 global sustainable companies (2025). ✔ Professional excellence: Formal training and supported professional subscription programs. ✔ Inspiring growth: Mentorship, chartered status paths with ICE, and dynamic global projects. ✔ Supportive colleagues: Early-Careers team and diverse Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). ✔ Growth mindset – Join our exciting UK expansion as part of a global 32,000-strong team.
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Benefits
- Competitive salary + bonuses
- Pension flexibility
- Enhanced leave (+ optional extra days)
- Standardised PMI, income protection, life assurance
- Free group discounts for gyms/wellness programs
Work-Life
- Hybrid/flexible working to balance life effectively.
About Stantec
For over 150 years, Stantec has been advocating for sustainable, prosperous future communities. We deliver planning, design, and engineering solutions that balance technical precision with human-centred, purpose-driven outcomes.
Core values:
- Equitable opportunities & D&I compliance.
- Equality for all (protected characteristics recognized).
- Creating states where employees prosper together.
Different backgrounds drive our success. If you’d like to join but haven’t checked every box? We’re here to hear you iare|VTGroy still.apply@stantec.iske incentive.
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