Senior Water Resources Strategy Lead

Stantec; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/flexible working

Competitive salary

Professional subscriptions

Training & development

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a water resources specialist to lead planning and delivery of water resource projects across the UK, working with water companies, regulators and engineers.

You will develop WRMPs, drought plans and supply-demand assessments while guiding junior colleagues and managing bids. The role offers a hybrid working pattern and a strong focus on sustainability and client service.

Qualifications

• Degree in Geography, Geological Sciences, Environmental Science or Civil Engineering.
• Postgraduate qualification in Hydrology or Water Resources is desirable.
• Chartered or working towards chartership with CIWEM/ICE.
• Experience in water resource projects and regulatory context.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, delivery and implementation of water resource projects.
• Manage scope, budget, timescales and quality.
• Develop WRMPs, Regional Water Resource Plans, Drought Plans and regulatory assessments.
• Support junior colleagues and cross-team collaboration.

Skills

Water resources management

Hydrology

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

Client relationships

Bids & proposals

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Geography / Environmental Science / Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Stantec is seeking a water resources specialist to lead planning and delivery of water resource projects across the UK, working with water companies, regulators and engineers.

You will develop WRMPs, drought plans and supply-demand assessments while guiding junior colleagues and managing bids. The role offers a hybrid working pattern and a strong focus on sustainability and client service.