National Water Resource Strategy Lead

Environment Agency; National (WA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Environment Agency is seeking a Programme/Project Lead to steer strategic engagement across Water Resource SROs. You will act as the EA's single point of contact for a portfolio of connected schemes, coordinating multiple workstreams and aligning regulatory input throughout development.

The role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, and risk governance capabilities to deliver sustainable water resilience and engage with water companies and partner organisations.

Qualifications

• Experience of managing a large project or programme is essential.
• Experience in identifying and managing risk, including escalating issues through governance routes.
• Ability to work with Directors and senior groups to resolve issues would be advantageous.
• Proactive problem solving and relationship building with water companies and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate Area ambition for SRO schemes, balancing opportunities, risks and regulatory outcomes.
• Coordinate resources and expertise to support programme delivery.
• Manage programme-level risks and escalate concerns that could impact regulatory progress.
• Build stakeholder relationships with water companies, Natural England, NRW and internal teams.
• Provide reporting and governance updates to senior leaders and boards.
• Oversee SRO Coordinators and ensure technical requirements are understood and delivered.
• Champion clear communications and engagement across channels.
• Support Strategic Coordination Team within Water Infrastructure Delivery Programme.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Strategic leadership

Risk management

Regulatory engagement

Programme coordination

Job description

Environment Agency is seeking a Programme/Project Lead to steer strategic engagement across Water Resource SROs. You will act as the EA's single point of contact for a portfolio of connected schemes, coordinating multiple workstreams and aligning regulatory input throughout development.

The role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, and risk governance capabilities to deliver sustainable water resilience and engage with water companies and partner organisations.