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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 and 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.
We are seeking Expressions of Interest from Water Resources professionals, who thrive in collaborative, multidisciplinary environments, bringing together technical, environmental, and engineering expertise to help clients make informed, future-focused decisions.
About the Role
We invite Expressions of Interest from Water Resources Planning Consultants at all career stages—from early-career professionals to established Technical Directors, leading areas of major projects.
In this role:
- You’ll support clients across the UK, working both independently and as part of our wider teams.
- Collaborate closely with specialists across our Water Environment and Engineering teams.
- Play a key role in developing sustainable and joined-up solutions such as:
- Water resources option appraisal
- Environmental assessment
- Water resources modelling
- Deployable output assessments
- Feasibility studies
- Development of regulatory submissions
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For more senior applicants, we’re particularly interested in individuals who:
- Can take a strategic view, working across disciplines to deliver results.
- May support client engagement, programme delivery, and the continued growth of our Water Resources capability and capacity.
Your Impact
Through your work, you’ll:
- Shape water resource planning and delivery across the UK.
- Support strategic plans, environmental investigations/assessments, and new supply options.
- Enable clients to make informed decisions and provide the evidence to back them.
- Contribute to long-term resilience, environmental outcomes, and the sustainable management of water supplies.
About You
We’re looking for aspirational Water Resources professionals with:
- Experience from the water sector, whether from consultancy, water companies, regulatory bodies, or related organisations.
- Background in water resources planning and disciplines such as:
- Hydrology
- Water resources modelling
- Environmental assessment
- Water quality
- Catchment management
- Drought planning
- Strategic planning
- Water company planning
Key requirements:
- Comfort with technical information, data interpretation, and evidence-based decision-making.
- Passion for helping clients navigate complex planning, environmental, and regulatory challenges.
Desirable experience includes:
- Support for Water Resource Management Plans (WRMPs), Drought Plans, Strategic Resource Options (SROs), RAPID programmes, regional planning studies, environmental assessments, and resilience programmes.
We value strong communication skills, intellectual curiosity, and a collaborative mindset.
Why Join Us
- People first: A friendly, inclusive, and collaborative environment where everyone is valued.
- Driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work for (Glassdoor 2025), recognised as a top 10 most sustainable company (Corporate Knights 2025), and awarded "Best Place to Work" and "International Consulting Firm of the Year" (NCE Awards 2024).
- Ethics first: Industry-leading training and development, including:
- Paid professional subscriptions.
- A professional progression plan supporting chartered status with ICE.
- Together we grow: A supportive, collaborative culture with early careers peer groups and ERG (Employee Resource Group) networks.
- Growth opportunities: Part of an exciting UK-wide expansion—we want you onboard.
- Great benefits:
- Competitive salary and bonus, enhanced pension, annual leave (with option to buy/sell additional days), private medical insurance, group income protection and life assurance, plus discounted gym membership.
- Hybrid/flexible working for a healthy work-life balance.
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About Stantec
Stantec encompasses over 32,000 employees across 450+ locations in 6 continents. We’ve served UK water and infrastructure needs for over 150 years. Our mission: "To build energised, inclusive communities—achieving resilience, equity, and sustainability."
Our teams deliver:
- Effective and innovative solutions
- Valued consents, well-formed plans, and efficient designs
- Technical excellence and market insights—balancing current challenges with clean growth, economic transformation, and future community needs.
We prioritise diversity and inclusion across all roles:
- Equal opportunity for all applicants.
- Prohibit discrimination based on race, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
- Committed to substantive equitable opportunities and accessibility during recruitment.
At Stantec, we’d love your bold ideas, but more importantly, we’d love you:
- If you’re excited by this role or question whether your experience "fits"—get in touch!
- Need adjustments, guidance, or support during recruitment? Email [contact.email.address]. We’re here to help.
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