Water Resources Planning & Resilience Specialist

Arup; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Accident insurance

Income protection

Job summary

Arup is seeking a Water Resources Planning Specialist to join the Water Resources team in the UK. You will support water companies to develop resilient, evidence‑based plans addressing future water needs and climate change challenges.

The role focuses on technical planning work with experts across hydrology, environmental assessment, economics and engineering, delivering robust planning evidence. You will lead defined technical work packages, deliver clear recommendations, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Experience in water resources planning, water company planning, hydrology, environmental assessment or a related discipline.
• A degree, or equivalent experience, in water resources, civil engineering, environmental engineering, geography, environmental science, hydrology or a related subject.
• Understanding of WRMPs, Drought Plans, supply‑demand balance assessment and resilience planning.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem‑solving skills, with experience analysing technical or environmental datasets.
• Ability to prepare clear technical reports and communicate complex information simply.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Water resources planning, strategy development and supply‑demand balance assessment.
• Drought resilience, adaptive planning and climate change scenario testing.
• Water resources modelling, data analysis and interpretation of planning evidence.
• Option appraisal, best‑value planning and Strategic Resource Options.
• Environmental and regulatory assessment, including SEA, HRA and WFD‑related inputs.
• Clear technical reporting, client workshops, consultations and regulatory submissions.

Skills

Water resources planning

Hydrology

Data analysis

Technical reporting

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in water resources / related field

Tools

GIS

Regulatory submissions

Digital delivery

Job description

Arup is seeking a Water Resources Planning Specialist to join the Water Resources team in the UK. You will support water companies to develop resilient, evidence‑based plans addressing future water needs and climate change challenges.

The role focuses on technical planning work with experts across hydrology, environmental assessment, economics and engineering, delivering robust planning evidence. You will lead defined technical work packages, deliver clear recommendations, and contribute to