Principal Water Resource Consultant | Expression Of Interest

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Water Resource Consultants to join their team in Leeds. This role offers the opportunity to work on critical water infrastructure projects aimed at addressing climate change and sustainability challenges. As a senior member of the team, you will lead projects, conduct technical assessments, and engage in strategic planning. Join a forward-thinking consultancy recognized for its commitment to sustainable development and community well-being. If you have a strong background in water resources and project management, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in the field.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in water resources assessments and project management.
• Experience with WRMPs, drought plans, and regional plans.

Responsibilities

• Oversee projects from inception to completion and lead technical assessments.
• Contribute to strategic planning and bid development.

Skills

Water Resource Management

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Environmental Assessments

Education

Relevant Degree

Professional Chartership

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Leeds, United Kingdom

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

We are seeking Water Resource Consultants to join our growing team across the UK & Ireland as part of our AMP 8 expansion. If you are passionate about addressing water challenges related to climate change, sustainability, and population growth, and have 5-10 years of industry experience, we want to hear from you.

Stantec is a top-tier global consultancy recognized as the ‘Best Place to Work’ at the 2024 NCE Awards. We excel in water supply solutions, environmental, and regulatory services for public and private clients. We offer opportunities at various UK locations including Birmingham, Redditch, High Wycombe, Reading, and Shrewsbury, with potential for other locations.

About this opportunity

The UK is investing heavily in water infrastructure, with £4 billion allocated for supply enhancement and £2 billion for nature-based solutions in the 2025-30 period. Our water resources planning team is involved in strategic investigations, WRMPs, drought plans, and WINEP projects, supporting water companies and regulators to ensure resilience and sustainability.

As a senior team member, you will oversee projects from inception to completion, lead technical assessments, and contribute to strategic planning and bid development. Your experience should include WRMPs, drought and regional plans, water resource modeling, demand management, and environmental assessments.

About you

We value diverse backgrounds in regulatory, water company, or consultancy sectors. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in water resources assessments, project management, and client relationship management. A relevant degree and professional chartership are preferred.

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About Stantec

With over 31,000 employees worldwide, Stantec has been serving UK communities for over 150 years. We focus on sustainable development, infrastructure, and community well-being, fostering an inclusive environment that supports talent development and innovation.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities and accessible recruitment processes. If you are interested but have concerns about your fit, we encourage you to apply and discuss any support needs with us.