Senior Water Resource Consultant

Stantec; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus schemes

Enhanced pension plan

Private medical insurance

Discounted gym membership

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Stantec is seeking experienced professionals in the Water Resources team to support delivery of key projects across the UK. In this role, you will engage in hydrological analysis, contribute to strategic water resource plans, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance the management of water supply.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of UK water resource management regulations and a willingness to learn and grow within a supportive, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in the water industry from consultancy, regulatory body, or academic background.
• Solid grasp of UK water resource management and drought planning regulations.
• Comfortable with hydrological analysis using various tools.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of water resource projects across WRMPs and Drought Plans.
• Contribute to technical reporting and collaborate with other teams.
• Develop expertise in demand management and environmental assessments.

Skills

Hydrological analysis

GIS proficiency

Numerical skills

Water resources modeling (Pywr, Miser, Aquator)

Experience with WRMPs and drought plans

Tools

Excel

HYSIM

GR6J

Job description

Overview

Water is at the centre of everything. It sustains life, shapes ecosystems and underpins communities across the UK and beyond. Securing a resilient, sustainable water supply for the future is more urgent than ever.

At Stantec, our Water Resources team plays a central role in meeting that challenge. From Strategic Resource Option investigations to Water Resource Management Plans and Drought Plans, we work with water companies, regulators and stakeholders to deliver solutions that will matter for generations to come. The team is growing and we are looking for experienced water resources professionals who want to be part of it.

About The Role

We have opportunities across a number of UK offices including Leeds, Birmingham, Reading and Shrewsbury, with other locations considered for the right person.

Responsibilities

Day to day, you will support the delivery of water resource projects across WRMPs, Drought Plans, WINEP investigations and water resource modelling using tools such as Pywr, Aquator and Miser. You will apply strong numerical skills to hydrological analysis, contribute to technical reporting and collaborate flexibly across our wider Water and Environment department, working alongside groundwater, water quality and flood risk teams. You will also develop your expertise in demand management and environmental assessments including HRA, SEA and WFD.

Your impact will help shape how the UK manages its water supply for decades ahead. Whether feeding into a regional strategy, supporting a drought plan or contributing to a supply‑demand balance assessment, your analytical thinking and technical skills will help water companies and regulators make better, more confident decisions.

Qualifications

You bring several years of experience in the water industry, whether from a consultancy, water company, regulatory body or academic background. You have a solid grasp of UK water resource management and drought planning regulations, and practical experience contributing to WRMPs, drought plans or regional strategies.

You are comfortable with hydrological analysis using tools such as Excel, HYSIM or GR6J, proficient in GIS and ideally have direct experience with water resources modelling tools such as Pywr, Miser or Aquator. Strong numerical skills and a willingness to keep learning are just as important to us as ticking every box on the list.

You thrive in fast‑paced, multidisciplinary teams. You are curious, collaborative and motivated by the idea that your work leaves the water environment in a better state than you found it. We do not expect you to meet every requirement listed here, so if this feels like the right direction for your career, please do get in touch.

Benefits

• We put people first: We’re proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.
• We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025, recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025, named 'Best Place to Work' and 'International Consulting Firm of the Year' at the NCE Awards 2024.
• We do what is right: Industry‑leading training and development, paid for professional subscriptions, a professional progression plan supporting you to become chartered with ICE.
• We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment and early careers peer group and wider ERG network. (See more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups)
• Growth: We’re on an exciting growth journey across the UK – we want you to be part of it!
• Great benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance, discounted gym membership and more.
• Hybrid / Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work‑life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Support

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact [email protected] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.