Senior Water Resources Strategy Lead (Hybrid)

Stantec; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid / Flexible working

Private medical insurance

Annual leave and pension schemes

Professional subscriptions supported

Job summary

Stantec seeks a senior water resources professional to join a multidisciplinary team. You will lead planning, delivery and implementation of water resource projects with regulatory and budgetary discipline, collaborating with regulators, water companies and stakeholders.

You will advance WRMPs, Drought Plans and regional plans while developing early career colleagues. The role combines technical leadership with strong commercial awareness and client engagement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Geography, Geology, Environmental Science or Civil Engineering.
• Postgraduate qualification in Hydrology, Hydrogeology or Water Resources Management preferred.
• Chartered or actively working towards CIWEM or ICE.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, delivery and implementation of water resource projects meeting scope, budget and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and support WRMPs, Regional Water Resource Plans, Drought Plans and modelling activities.
• Manage client relationships, bids and proposals while supporting the Water and Environment team.

Skills

Hydrology

Hydrogeology

Water resources modelling

Regulatory awareness

Client relationship management

Education

Geography / Geosciences / Civil Engineering degree

Postgraduate in Hydrology / Hydrogeology / Water Resources Management

Chartered or working towards CIWEM / ICE

Job description

Stantec seeks a senior water resources professional to join a multidisciplinary team. You will lead planning, delivery and implementation of water resource projects with regulatory and budgetary discipline, collaborating with regulators, water companies and stakeholders.

You will advance WRMPs, Drought Plans and regional plans while developing early career colleagues. The role combines technical leadership with strong commercial awareness and client engagement.