Senior Water Policy Consultant – Strategy & Evaluation

ICF; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Private medical insurance

Dental insurance

Pension scheme with employer contribu​

Life assurance

Parental leave policies

Job summary

ICF is seeking Senior Consultants to join the water team within our European Policy, Research, Evaluation and Strategy unit in the UK. You will work on evaluations of flood risk management, governance models for water resources, and investments in water and resilience, contributing to policy development.

The role emphasizes rigorous analysis, client engagement and independence, with opportunities for training and career development within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental policy, especially UK water policy (resources, floods, water quality).
• Strong qualitative, quantitative and analytical skills.
• Experience in evaluation, economic analysis and appraisal, impact assessment, data science or environmental economics.
• Good understanding of UK policy-making process; experience with UK Government assignments is a plus.
• At least 5 years of professional experience.
• Experience managing projects and budgets/research teams; business development and grant proposals exposure.
• Excellent English writing and communication skills; strong organisational and collaborative abilities.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate water policy programmes and governance models across the UK.
• Contribute to appraisals of investments in water and flood resilience.
• Support business development through proposals and grant applications.
• Lead or supervise projects and research teams; collaborate across disciplines.

Skills

Environmental policy

Analytical skills

Evaluation & impact analysis

UK policy-making

Project management

Business development

English communication

Collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree or higher in relevant discipline

Job description

ICF is seeking Senior Consultants to join the water team within our European Policy, Research, Evaluation and Strategy unit in the UK. You will work on evaluations of flood risk management, governance models for water resources, and investments in water and resilience, contributing to policy development.

The role emphasizes rigorous analysis, client engagement and independence, with opportunities for training and career development within a supportive environment.