WINEP Project Lead — Shape Sustainable Water Resources

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company in the UK is seeking a WINEP Project Lead to drive sustainable water management initiatives. The role involves managing key projects related to water resources and collaborating with technical consultants. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant technical degree, experience in the water industry, and strong communication skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of £46,000 to £58,000 and includes flexible hybrid working options.

Benefits

26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with length of service

Generous Pension Scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Cycle to Work schemes and shopping vouchers

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the Water Industry National Environment Programme and Water Framework Directive in a UK context.
• Experience working in water resources, water industry, or environmental regulation.
• Graduate with a relevant technical degree and membership of a professional body.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to analyse data and make sound decisions.
• Competence in using company IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical lead for WINEP investigations and regulatory applications.
• Review and challenge technical reports from consultants.
• Manage consultants to ensure timely delivery of projects.
• Support the development of the Water Resource Management Plan.
• Engage with stakeholders and environmental regulators.
• Develop catchment monitoring strategies with the team.

Skills

Technical understanding of the Water Industry National Environment Programme

Experience in water resources or environmental regulation

Excellent communication skills

Project delivery

Data analysis

Education

Relevant technical degree (environmental, hydrology, hydrogeology or hydroecology)

Tools

Company IT systems and office software

Job description

A leading water utility company in the UK is seeking a WINEP Project Lead to drive sustainable water management initiatives. The role involves managing key projects related to water resources and collaborating with technical consultants. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant technical degree, experience in the water industry, and strong communication skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of £46,000 to £58,000 and includes flexible hybrid working options.