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Water Resource Consultants | Expression of Interest
Expressions of Interest: Water Resources Planning Consultant
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 critical.
AMP8 (2025–2030) represents the largest investment in UK water infrastructure since privatisation. The water industry must address pressures from climate change, population growth, and rising environmental standards while enhancing long-term resilience. This presents a pivotal opportunity to develop new water resource solutions and deliver lasting benefits for communities and the environment.
At Stantec, our Water Resources team supports clients at the forefront of these challenges, contributing to:
- Strategic Resource Options (SROs)
- Water Resource Management Plans (WRMPs)
- Drought Plans
- Water Industry National Environmental Programme (WINEP)
We collaborate with water companies, regulators, and stakeholders to shape the future of water management across the UK.
We’re seeking Expressions of Interest from Water Resources professionals—including early-career professionals through to established Technical Directors—who thrive in collaborative, multidisciplinary environments and apply technical, environmental, and engineering expertise to drive data-driven, future-focused decisions.
About The Role
Stantec invites Expressions of Interest from Water Resources Planning Consultants at all career stages to contribute to large-scale UK water projects.
Key Responsibilities
You’ll support clients across the UK, working independently and within our wider team, while liaising closely with Water Environment and Engineering specialists. Your role may include:
- Developing and leading water resources plans (e.g., option appraisals, environmental assessments, water resource modelling, deployable output assessments, feasibility studies)
- Preparing regulatory submissions to support sustainable, resilient long-term solutions
- Contributing to (or leading) strategic planning initiatives, including:
- Water Resource Management Plans (WRMPs)
- Drought and resilience planning
- Climate adaptation solutions
- Collaborating on multidisciplinary projects, merging technical, environmental, and engineering perspectives
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For more experienced professionals, senior responsibilities may include:
- Strategic leadership across water resources programmes
- Client engagement and stakeholder management
- Programme delivery oversight
- Strengthening Stantec’s Water Resources capabilities
Your Impact
Your work will directly influence how water resources are planned and delivered across the UK. Through contributions to:
- Strategic and operational planning
- Environmental investigations and assessments
- Development of new supply options
You’ll empower clients to make evidence-backed decisions that underpin long-term resilience, environmental outcomes, and sustainable water management.
About You
We’re looking for candidates with relevant water industry experience, regardless of career stage. Key attributes include:
- Background in:
- Water resources planning
- Hydrology, water resources modelling, water quality, catchment management
- Drought planning, regulatory compliance, strategic/executive planning
- Technical and analytical skills: Experience interpreting data and working with technical models
- Communications strength: Ability to explain complex challenges clearly
- Collaborative mindset: Comfort working in multidisciplinary environments
- Innovative problem-solving: Proposing practical, sustainable solutions to water challenges
- Complementary experience (advantageous but not essential):
- Involvement in RAPID programmes, RWM programmes, regional planning studies
- Environmental impact assessments for water projects
A strong culture fit is vital—we value curiosity, advocacy, and teamwork. If you align with this role despite minor gaps in experience, we encourage you to apply.
Why Join Stantec?
A Positive Work Environment
We prioritise people-first culture—one characterised by inclusivity, collaboration, and support:
- Friendly, encouraging workplace where leadership nurtures talent
- Ranked among Glassdoor’s Top 50 UK companies to work for (2025)
- Named one of the world’s most sustainable companies (Corporate Knights 2025) and the NCE Awards’ Best Place to Work (2024)
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Professional Growth & Development
- Tailored upskilling: Industry-leading training, chartered membership support via ICE development pathway
- Flexible engagement: Kaleidoscopic mentorship, peer groups, and ERG networks to foster community
Collaborative Culture
- Strong early-careers support alongside employee resource groups (diversity, inclusion, sustainability initiatives)
Flexible & Supportive Benefits
- Hybrid flexible working for a sustainably healthy work-life balance
- Competitive emoluments: Salary + bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan
- Lifestyle perks: Annual leave with day-sell/buy options, private medical, income protection, life assurance
- Community-backed: Discounted gym membership and other perks
About Stantec
For 150+ years, Stantec has partnered with communities globally to deliver sustainable, healthy futures through:
- Planning, designing, and managing infrastructures critical to social prosperity and environmental sustainability
- Integration of technical excellence with market insights to tackle today’s challenges while securing tomorrow’s progress (e.g., clean growth, economic transitions).
Diversity and Inclusion Commitment: Stantec offers equal opportunities across all employment functions. Discrimination based on race, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or religious affiliation is strictly prohibited. We actively promote equitable access and provide reasonable accommodations where needed—please contact [recruitment enquiries] for assistance.
A job well done begins with world-class talent—we look forward to welcoming professionals who aspire to shape the future of water management.
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