Principal Water Resource Consultant | Expression Of Interest

TN United Kingdom; Northampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Water Resource Consultant to join their dynamic team in Northampton. This role offers the opportunity to manage critical water resource projects, ensuring compliance with regulations while leading a talented team. With significant investments in water infrastructure, this is an exciting time to contribute to sustainable solutions that address pressing water challenges. Join a forward-thinking consultancy known for its commitment to innovation and excellence in the water sector, and make a meaningful impact on both local and international projects.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in the water industry, focusing on WRMPs and drought plans.
• Strong project management skills and ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage full project lifecycles from inception to handover, ensuring compliance.
• Lead and mentor team members while managing commercial aspects of projects.

Skills

WRMPs

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Environmental Assessments

Risk Assessments

Education

Degree in Hydrology

Postgraduate Qualification in Water Resources Management

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Principal Water Resource Consultant | Expression Of Interest, Northampton

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Location: Northampton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Consulting

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: b7c041542072

Job Views: 3

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

As we move into AMP 8 and continue with our growth plans across the UK & Ireland, we're interested in hearing expressions of interest from Water Resource Consultants seeking their next career opportunity in the coming weeks and months.

Find your focus, grow with us, and be part of the solution to water challenges. How will you make a difference?

Recognize the vital role water plays in health, environment, and economy? Aware of challenges in providing water amid climate change, sustainability standards, and population growth? If you want to be part of a team at the forefront of building resilient and sustainable water supply systems for the UK and internationally, we want to hear from you!

Stantec is a top-tier global consultancy named the ‘Best Place to Work’ at the 2024 NCE Awards. We are known for innovative water supply solutions and environmental/regulatory services for public and private clients in the UK. With ambitious growth targets in water resources planning, we seek experienced professionals with 5-10 years in the water industry to play key roles in delivering our projects.

Opportunities are available to join our water resources planning team at locations across the UK, including Birmingham, Redditch, High Wycombe, Reading, and Shrewsbury, with potential for other locations and international collaboration.

About this opportunity

This is an exciting time for water resources in the UK, with significant investments in infrastructure, including £4 billion for water supply and £2 billion for nature-based solutions for 2025-30. These investments aim to ensure long-term resilience, security of supply, and demand reduction through leakage control and smart metering.

Our water resources planning team has grown significantly since 2020, working on strategic investigations, water resource management plans, drought plans, and more, supporting water companies in their AMP8 schemes and future planning.

As a senior team member, you will:

• Manage full project lifecycles from inception to handover, ensuring compliance with scope, budget, schedule, quality, and regulations. Lead and mentor less experienced team members.
• Bring expertise in WRMPs, regional plans, drought plans, water resource models, demand management, options development, regulatory assessments, and SRO development.
• Support wider team efforts, collaborate across projects, and leverage networks for project success.
• Manage commercial aspects of projects, bids, and proposals, providing strategic input for AMP8.

About you

We welcome applicants from regulatory, water utility, or consultancy backgrounds with recent experience in policy and technical water resources areas. You should be comfortable working in fast-paced, multidisciplinary teams and engaging with clients and authorities. Prior involvement in WRMPs, regional plans, SROs, or drought plans is preferred.

We are looking for:

• Extensive experience in developing and assessing WRMPs, drought plans, regional plans, water demand, and risk assessments.
• Experience with WINEP investigations, environmental assessments, licensing, catchment management, climate impact studies, and options appraisal.
• Knowledge of UK water resources regulatory requirements and guidelines.
• Project management skills, including managing large teams and complex projects.
• Strong client relationship skills.
• A relevant degree and preferably a postgraduate qualification in hydrology, hydrogeology, or water resources management, with active professional memberships.

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About Stantec

Stantec employs over 31,000 professionals across 450 locations worldwide, with a history of serving UK clients for over 150 years. We focus on sustainable development, infrastructure, and community well-being, delivering innovative solutions aligned with our values of inclusivity and excellence.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities and inclusive work environments. If you are interested but concerned about experience alignment, we encourage you to apply. For support or adjustments during recruitment, contact [emailprotected].