Senior Integrated Water Resource Planner / Engineer
Senior Integrated Water Resource Planner / Engineer
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced water resources professional to lead the development of sustainable, resilient and integrated solutions for complex water management challenges. This role will involve working across technical, environmental, regulatory and stakeholder disciplines to support effective long-term planning and investment decisions.
You will provide expert advice on water resource planning, catchment management, drought resilience, flood risk, demand management and the interaction between water systems and the wider environment. The successful candidate will contribute to strategic studies, evidence-based policy development and the delivery of programmes that balance environmental protection, customer needs and operational requirements.
Key responsibilities
- Lead and manage integrated water resource planning studies, assessments and strategic projects.
- Develop and review water resource models, plans, options appraisals and supporting technical documentation.
- Assess risks associated with climate change, population growth, drought, flooding, abstraction and changing environmental requirements.
- Identify and evaluate innovative solutions, including demand reduction, leakage management, water reuse, storage and nature-based approaches.
- Interpret legislation, regulatory guidance, technical standards and environmental objectives, ensuring recommendations are robust and deliverable.
- Work collaboratively with engineers, environmental specialists, planners, regulators, local authorities and community representatives.
- Prepare clear reports, business cases, presentations and consultation materials for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Provide technical leadership, mentor colleagues and support the development of good practice across the wider team.
About you
You will be a chartered or professionally qualified water resources engineer, environmental scientist, hydrologist or related specialist, with substantial experience in integrated water management or strategic planning. You should have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience using modelling tools, interpreting complex datasets and translating evidence into practical recommendations.
Excellent communication, project management and stakeholder engagement abilities are essential. A sound understanding of the UK water environment, regulatory context and sustainability principles is highly desirable. The role may include occasional travel and site visits.
Senior Integrated Water Resource Planner / Engineer
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