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An exciting opportunity is available for a Senior Water Resources Engineer to support the delivery of technically complex projects across the water sector. This role will involve leading investigations, developing practical solutions and providing expert advice to clients, stakeholders and project teams throughout the project lifecycle.

You will contribute to a varied portfolio covering water resource planning, supply-demand assessments, drought and resilience planning, catchment management, environmental studies and infrastructure-related analysis. The successful candidate will combine strong technical capability with commercial awareness, clear communication and the ability to build effective working relationships.

You will be an experienced water resources professional with a relevant degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, hydrology, geography or a related discipline. Membership of a relevant professional institution, or demonstrable progress towards chartership, would be advantageous.

Previous experience in water resources planning, hydrology, flood risk, catchment management or a closely related field is essential. You should be confident using industry-standard modelling and data analysis tools, with strong numerical, report-writing and problem-solving skills. Experience of managing projects, budgets and client relationships is highly desirable.

In return, you can expect a collaborative working environment, opportunities for professional development and involvement in challenging projects that support resilient and sustainable water services. Flexible working arrangements may be available.

We are seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer to support the delivery of complex water, wastewater, stormwater, and flood resilience projects. This role will provide technical leadership across the full project lifecycle, from feasibility studies and planning through design, approvals, construction support, and commissioning. You will work with multidisciplinary teams, clients, regulators, and delivery partners to develop practical, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions for a range of water infrastructure challenges.

Key responsibilities will include leading hydrologic and hydraulic assessments; preparing and reviewing technical reports, calculations, drawings, specifications, and models; managing flood risk, drainage, catchment, and water quality investigations; and contributing to the planning and design of treatment, conveyance, storage, and water management systems. You will provide technical guidance to junior engineers, review project outputs for quality and compliance, support project and budget management, and contribute to proposals, fee estimates, and client presentations. The role may also involve site inspections, stakeholder engagement, construction support, and coordination with authorities and other technical disciplines.

Applicants should hold a degree in civil engineering, water resources engineering, environmental engineering, or a related discipline, along with significant professional experience in water resources or infrastructure consulting. Strong knowledge of hydrology, open-channel flow, drainage, flood modelling, and relevant industry standards is required. Experience with software such as TUFLOW, HEC-RAS, DRAINS, MUSIC, XP-RAFTS, InfoWorks, or comparable modelling platforms will be highly regarded. Professional registration or eligibility for registration is desirable. You will need excellent written and verbal communication skills, sound commercial awareness, strong analytical capability, and the ability to manage competing priorities while working collaboratively. A commitment to safety, technical excellence, sustainability, and high-quality client outcomes is essential.