Water Resources Specialist

South Staffs Water; England; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional water company is seeking a Water Resources Specialist to manage water resources and produce regulatory documents across regions. The ideal candidate will work with internal teams and external stakeholders, ensuring compliance with regulations while possessing a degree and strong communication skills. A competitive salary of GBP39,000 plus benefits is offered.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension with employer contributions

24-hour helpline for advice on various matters

Eyecare vouchers via Specsavers

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

24/7 remote GP access

Qualifications

• Experience with Aquator modelling is advantageous.
• 3+ years experience in water resources or a water company role is advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the water resources functions across regions.
• Produce statutory documents including Water Resources Management Plans.
• Ensure delivery of environmentally sustainable water resources.

Skills

Strong communicator

Self-driven

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Familiarity with water industry operations

Understanding of environmental legislation

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Degree-level qualification (or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Overview

Water Resources Specialist – salary GBP39,000 depending on experience. Location: Walsall/Cambridge. Travel: Some travel required across both regions. South Staffs Water is seeking a Water Resources Specialist to support the development of statutory water resource plans. The role involves working with internal teams and external stakeholders to produce technically accurate, regulator-compliant documents that contribute to effective and sustainable water resource management across the regions.

The Role

• Support the water resources functions of the business across both regions
• Produce statutory documents including Water Resources Management Plans, Drought Plans, and Annual Reviews
• Ensure delivery of environmentally sustainable water resources in line with regulatory guidance
• Take ownership of technical supporting elements for statutory plans
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure compliant and successful plan delivery
• Work across diverse and challenging subject areas within water resource planning
• Ensure full compliance with regulatory standards and ethical practices
• Lead technical contributions to water resource planning, including scenario modelling and sustainable abstraction strategies
• Produce clear, regulator-compliant documentation and reports

What You ll Need

• Strong communicator with confidence in technical and stakeholder settings
• Self-driven and capable of working independently
• Skilled in managing relationships with regulators and cross-functional teams
• Detail-oriented with the ability to interpret and convey complex data
• Proactive and adaptable in both solo and team environments
• Familiarity with water industry operations and drought planning
• Understanding of water resource systems and environmental legislation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Degree-level qualification (or equivalent) Essential
• Full UK driving licence Essential
• EUSR certification Advantageous
• 3+ years experience in water resources or water company role Advantageous
• Experience with Aquator modelling Advantageous

What You ll Get in Return

• A competitive salary plus benefits
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension with employer contributions
• 24-hour helpline providing free and confidential advice to you and your family on financial, legal, marital, and health matters
• Eyecare vouchers via Specsavers
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• 24/7 remote GP access

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