Senior Integrated Water Resource Planner / Engineer
We are seeking a Senior Integrated Water Resource Planner / Engineer to lead the development of sustainable, resilient and evidence-based water resource solutions. This role will support the planning and delivery of complex programmes involving water supply, demand management, catchment planning, flood risk, drought resilience, environmental protection and climate adaptation. You will provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary projects, translating strategic objectives, regulatory requirements and stakeholder priorities into practical investment and management plans.
Key responsibilities will include developing integrated water resource strategies, options appraisals, water balances, demand forecasts and long-term planning scenarios. You will manage technical studies, assess risks and opportunities, interpret hydraulic, hydrological and environmental data, and provide clear recommendations to senior decision-makers. The role will involve preparing high-quality reports, business cases, technical specifications and regulatory submissions, as well as reviewing models, calculations and deliverables produced by project teams and external consultants. You will also contribute to programme planning, budget management, quality assurance and the continuous improvement of technical standards and processes.
Applicants should hold a degree or equivalent qualification in civil engineering, water resources, hydrology, environmental science or a related discipline, together with substantial professional experience in integrated water resource planning or a comparable field. Professional registration or membership of an appropriate institution is desirable. You will need strong knowledge of water resource systems, catchment management, climate risk, environmental regulation and relevant planning frameworks, alongside experience using analytical tools, modelling techniques and data to support robust decision-making. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills are essential, including the ability to work collaboratively with regulators, communities, technical specialists and senior leaders. A proactive, commercially aware and solutions-focused approach is expected, together with the ability to manage competing priorities and mentor less experienced colleagues.
Senior Integrated Water Resource Planner / Engineer
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