Senior Water Efficiency Strategy & Delivery Lead

WRc Group; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Flexible benefits programme

Job summary

WRc Group is seeking a Principal Consultant (Water Efficiency) to provide senior technical leadership and strategic guidance across our water efficiency portfolio. The role is full-time, hybrid, based in Swindon, and will drive delivery, client management and market development for our water efficiency consultancy proposition.

You will lead complex projects, oversee technical quality, engage with regulators and water companies, and mentor teams to deliver evidence-based outcomes that address

Qualifications

• Degree or higher qualification in an appropriate discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Typically 7+ years relevant experience within water efficiency, demand management, water resources, environmental consultancy, behavioural research, policy, evaluation or related sectors.
• Demonstrable experience leading complex projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of water efficiency policy, regulation, industry drivers and client needs.

Responsibilities

• Technical leadership: Lead delivery of complex water efficiency projects to high standards, on time and within budget.
• Client and stakeholder leadership: Develop trusted client relationships and lead workshops with stakeholders; present findings clearly.
• Business development: Lead bids, proposals and strategic opportunities; maintain a pipeline for water efficiency services.
• People leadership: Mentor, coach and line manage colleagues; provide technical oversight and foster innovation and collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Project management

Business development

Mentoring

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree or higher qualification in an appropriate discipline

Job description

WRc Group is seeking a Principal Consultant (Water Efficiency) to provide senior technical leadership and strategic guidance across our water efficiency portfolio. The role is full-time, hybrid, based in Swindon, and will drive delivery, client management and market development for our water efficiency consultancy proposition.

You will lead complex projects, oversee technical quality, engage with regulators and water companies, and mentor teams to deliver evidence-based outcomes that address