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Water Resource Consultants | Expression of Interest
Water Resources Planning Consultant – Expressions of Interest
📍 UK-wide roles
The Opportunity
Water is at the centre of everything. It sustains life, shapes ecosystems, and underpins communities across the UK and beyond.
AMP8 (2025–2030) marks the largest investment in UK water infrastructure since privatisation. The water industry faces pressures from climate change, population growth, and increasing environmental standards, requiring resilience to ensure sustainable water supplies for future generations. This presents a unique chance to develop innovative water solutions and deliver lasting benefits for communities and the environment.
At Stantec, our Water Resources team supports clients tackling these challenges—from Strategic Resource Options (SROs), Water Resource Management Plans (WRMPs), Drought Plans, to the Water Industry National Environmental Programme (WINEP). We collaborate with water companies, regulators, and stakeholders to shape the future of water management.
We’re seeking Expressions of Interest from professionals in water resources who thrive in collaborative, multidisciplinary environments, blending technical expertise, environmental considerations, and engineering solutions to guide clients toward forward-thinking, data-driven decisions.
About the Role
We invite applications from Water Resources Planning Consultants at all career stages, from early professionals to established Technical Directors taking leadership of workstreams on major projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Support clients nationwide, working independently or as part of a team alongside specialists in Water Environment and Engineering.
- Develop and lead sustainable, integrated water solutions, including:
- Water resources option appraisal
- Environmental assessments
- Water resources modelling
- Deployable output assessments
- Feasibility studies
- Preparation of regulatory submissions
- For more senior roles, we look for strategic thinkers who can bridge disciplines to deliver impactful results. Responsibilities may also include:
- Oversight of client engagement and programme delivery
- Further growth of our Water Resources capabilities
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Your Impact
Your work will:
- Shape water resource planning across the UK, guiding decisions that ensure long-term resilience, environmental protection, and sustainable water management.
- Provide evidence-based insights to support clients’ strategic decisions, ensuring data-driven and integrated approaches to water challenges.
About You
Essential Requirements
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Experience within the UK water industry (consultancies, water companies, regulators, or related organisations) focused on water resources planning.
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Background in one or more areas, such as:
- Hydrology
- Water resources modelling
- Environmental assessment
- Water quality
- Catchment management
- Drought planning
- Strategic planning (e.g., water company planning functions).
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Ability to:
- Work with technical data and interpret findings for evidence-based decision-making.
- Engage with complex projects, navigating planning, environmental, and regulatory challenges.
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Strong communication skills, intellectual curiosity, and a collaborative mindset are as critical as technical specialisation.
Advantageous Experience
- Experience with:
- Water Resource Management Plans (WRMPs)
- Drought Plans & SROs
- RAPID programmes
- Regional planning studies
- Environmental assessments
- Resilience-focused programmes
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Purpose-Driven Culture
- People-first: Pride in a friendly, inclusive, and collaborative workplace where employees are valued and empowered.
- Impact-driven: Named among the top workplaces globally (Glassdoor Top 50 2025; Corporate Knights ’Sustainability Awards Leader 2025).
- Committed to growth: Industry-leading training, progression support, and subscription costs covered for professional certifications (e.g., ICE Chartered status).
- Diversity & Belonging: Thriving Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), including support for early-career employees.
Growth & Recognition
- Part of Stantec’s ambitious expansion in the UK—join a team driving sustainable infrastructure across communities.
- Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, and flexible benefits, including:
- 18+ days’ annual leave (plus buy/sell option)
- Private medical insurance
- Group income protection & life assurance
- Discounted gym memberships
Flexible & Sustainable
- Hybrid/remote working opportunities for work-life balance.
About Stantec
With a legacy of 150+ years and 32,000+ global employees across 450+ locations, Stantec enables partners to plan, design, and deliver water, environmental, and infrastructure projects that create sustainable, prosperous communities.
- Commitment to equity and inclusion: Equal opportunity employment with anti-discrimination protections across all functions.
- Diverse experiences welcome—we focus on the right mindset and commitment over technical uniformity.
- Armenia-friendly recruitment: We adapt to accommodate needs (e.g., via dsip@stantec.com).
“At Stantec, if this role excites you—or you simply want to explore a new path shaped by sustainable innovation—we encourage you to apply.”
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