Water Resource Consultants | Expression of Interest

Stantec; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Enhanced pension plan

Private medical insurance

Annual leave buy/sell option

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Stantec in Manchester is looking for a skilled professional to support and lead water resources projects across the UK. You will engage with multidisciplinary teams, carrying out feasibility studies and environmental assessments that shape national water management.

The ideal candidate has strong experience in water planning functions and excels in data-driven decision making. The role offers competitive benefits, including an enhanced pension plan, medical insurance, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in the water industry from consultancy, regulatory, or related organisations.
• Strong expertise in hydrology and water quality.
• Ability to contribute to evidence-based decision making.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with water resources option appraisal and feasibility studies.
• Lead strategic projects across disciplines.
• Engage in environmental assessments and regulatory submissions.

Skills

Water resources planning

Environmental assessment

Water resources modelling

Communication skills

Data analysis

Job description

The Opportunity

Water is at the centre of everything, sustaining life, shaping ecosystems and underpinning communities across the UK and beyond. AMP8 (2025–2030) provides the largest investment in UK water infrastructure and offers the opportunity to contribute to national water management programmes across the country.

About The Role

You will support clients across the UK, working independently and with a multidisciplinary team. Key responsibilities include:

• Water resources option appraisal, environmental assessment, water resources modelling, deployable output assessments and feasibility studies.
• Development of regulatory submissions and support for client engagement, programme delivery.
• Leading strategic projects and delivering results across disciplines.

Your Impact

Through your work you will shape how water resources are planned and delivered across the UK, contributing to long‑term resilience, environmental outcomes and sustainable management of water supplies.

About You

Experience in the water industry from consultancy, water company, regulatory body or related organisation. You should have:

• Expertise in water resources planning inclusive of hydrology, water resources modelling, environmental assessment, water quality, catchment management, drought planning, strategic planning and water company planning functions.
• Experience supporting Water Resource Management Plans (WRMPs), Drought Plans, Strategic Resource Options (SROs), RAPID programmes, regional planning studies, environmental assessments or wider resilience programmes.
• Strong communication skills, intellectual curiosity and a collaborative mindset.
• Ability to interpret technical information, analyse data and contribute to evidence‑based decision making.

Benefits

Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection and life assurance, discounted gym membership and more.

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.