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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 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 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.
- Work both independently and as part of our wider team, collaborating closely with specialists across Water Environment and Engineering teams.
- Play a key role in developing sustainable and joined-up solutions, including:
- Water resources option appraisal
- Environmental assessment
- Water resources modelling
- Deployable output assessments
- Feasibility studies
- Development of regulatory submissions
- 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.
- Support client engagement, programme delivery, and the continued growth of our Water Resources capacity and capability depending on experience.
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Your Impact
Through your work:
- You will help shape how water resources are planned and delivered across the UK.
- Support strategic plans, environmental investigations/assessments, or develop new supply options.
- Enable clients to make informed decisions with evidenced-based approaches.
- Contribute to long-term resilience, environmental outcomes, and the sustainable management of water supplies.
About You
We are looking for candidates with water industry experience from a consultancy, water company, regulatory body, or related organisations.
Your background should include:
- Experience in water resources planning, covering topics such as:
- Hydrology
- Water resources modelling
- Environmental assessment
- Water quality
- Catchment management
- Drought planning
- Strategic planning
- Water company planning functions or related disciplines.
Required traits:
- Comfortable working with technical information and interpreting data.
- Ability to contribute to evidence-based decision making.
- Enjoy helping clients navigate complex planning, environmental, and regulatory challenges.
Advantages if you have experience with:
- Water Resource Management Plans (WRMPs)
- Drought Plans
- Strategic Resource Options (SROs)
- RAPID programmes
- Regional planning studies
- Environmental assessments
- Other resilience programme initiatives.
Stantec values:
- Strong communication skills
- Intellectual curiosity
- Highly collaborative mindset
- Healthcare Professional considered as an associate.
- A passion for developing practical, sustainable solutions to complex water resource challenges.
Do not expect to meet every requirement above—just get in touch if it excites you!
Why Join Us
- People-first culture: A friendly, inclusive, and collaborative environment where everyone is valued and driven to succeed.
- Achievement driving: Named among the top 50 companies to work for (Glassdoor 2025). Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world’s top 10 most sustainable companies (2025). Awarded with ‘Best Place to Work’ and ‘International Consulting Firm of the Year’ in NCE Awards (2024).
- Ethical integrity: Industry-leading training, development, and paid professional subscriptions, supporting you to become chartered with ICE.
- Inner empowerment: A supportive team, Early Careers peer group, and diverse ERGs to promote connectivity.
- Career growth: An exciting journey aligned with nationwide expansion and ambition.
- Extensive benefits:
- Competitive salary with bonus schemes
- Enhanced pension plan
- Annual leave, including options to buy/sell extra days
- Private medical insurance, including income protection and life assurance
- Discounted gym membership and more.
- Flexibility: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance through hybrid and flexible working.
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About Stantec
Stantec unites over 32,000 professionals across 450+ locations and 6 continents, active in the UK for over 150 years. Our goal? To plan, design, deliver, and manage the infrastructure ensuring sustainable, healthy, and prosperous communities.
Our expertise delivers effective solutions aligned with clients’ visions, encompassing:
- Valued consents & approvals
- Deliverable plans & projects
- Efficient designs Driven by technical excellence and market insights, we address today’s challenges while enabling clean growth and inclusive solutions to ensure a fair, better tomorrow.
Stantec believes in equal employment opportunities, prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected status—compliance is a core principle.
Building an inspired and inclusive work environment is pivotal to our success. Stand by how your experience uniquely fits, even if it doesn’t align perfectly!
For an accessible recruitment process, Stantec ensures accommodation can be discussed by emailing workonwatuch@stantec.com.
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