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Water Resource Consultants | Expression of Interest
Water Resources Planning Consultant – Expressions 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 critical.
AMP8 (2025–2030) marks the largest investment in UK water infrastructure since privatisation. The water industry is responding to pressures from climate change, population growth, and increasing environmental standards, while strengthening long-term resilience and shaping the future of sustainable water management.
Stantec’s Water Resources team supports clients across these challenges through:
- Strategic Resource Options (SROs)
- Water Resource Management Plans (WRMPs)
- Drought Plans
- Water Industry National Environmental Programme (WINEP)
We’re now exploring Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from professionals who enjoy collaborative, multidisciplinary work, combining technical, environmental, and engineering expertise to guide clients toward informed, future-focused decisions.
About The Role
We’re looking for Water Resources Planning Consultants at every stage of their career—from early professionals to established Technical Directors.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting UK-wide water clients via independent work and team collaboration
- Partnering with Water Environment & Engineering specialists
- Developing sustainable, interdisciplinary solutions through initiatives such as:
- Water resources option appraisal
- Environmental assessment
- Hydrological modelling
- Deployable outputs assessments
- Feasibility studies
- Regulatory submissions
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For senior professionals, there’s an opportunity to lead:
- Strategic water direction
- Multidisciplinary programmes
- Client engagement
- Expansion of Stantec’s water resources capability
Your Impact
Your contributions will influence:
- Long-term water security in the UK
- Strategic planning that supports environmental resilience
- Decision-making grounded in evidence
Whether you’re shaping SROs, WRMPs, Drought Plans, or resilience initiatives, you’ll help shape fair and sustainable water management across every part of the UK.
About You
Ideally, your background aligns with experience from:
- Water consultancies, water companies, regulators or related organisations
- Water resources planning (hydrology, modelling, environmental assessment)
- Catchment management, drought strategy, strategic/public interest planning roles
Preferred knowledge:
- Experience with WRMPs, Drought Plans, SROs, RAPID programmes or resilience studies
- Familiarity with environmental assessments
- A track record of data interpretation, evidence-based recommendations
Crucial traits:
- Robust communication skills to navigate complex challenges
- Collaborative mindset to thrive in multidisciplinary settings
- Technical curiosity and adaptability
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Note: While these requirements are guiding, we encourage all backgrounds to apply if their skills offer value to our work.
Why Join Stantec?
People first: Proud of an inclusive, supportive work culture where everyone thrives. Recognised as:
- Top 50 employer (Glassdoor 2025)
- World’s 10 most sustainable companies (Corporate Knights 2025)
- ‘Best Place to Work’ & ‘International Consulting Firm of the Year’ (NCE Awards 2024)
Growth & development: Invested in:
- Professional training and certifications (e.g., ICE chartered status)
- Paid subscriptions and continued educational support
Commitment to diversity & accessibility: Equal opportunities are core to our ethos—our ERG groups and ** Early Careers programmes** enable belonging at all levels.
Work-life balance: Your well-being is prioritised through hybrid flexibility, extended leave options, and private medical benefits.
Reward:
- Competitive salary
- Bonus schemes, enhanced pension
- Private medical, group protection, and gym discounts
Part of a global mission: With an 150-year heritage in the UK, we’re dedicated to planning clean growth and fairer futures through sustainable infrastructure.
Stantec recognises your unique value regardless of your career trajectory. If conventional requirements don’t fully reflect your experience, we encourage you to apply anyway.
For accessibility accommodations during recruitment: [contact email]. Our commitment is to ensure every stage is accessible.
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