Description
We are seeking a talented, enthusiastic, and committed Senior Water Resources Consultant to support a range of projects undertaken by our Sustainable Water Management team spanning water resources planning, water policy, and hydrology.
You will have responsibility for technical delivery, project management, and will support winning new work through the development of proposals.
The role will have a specific focus on existing UK water companies, regional groups, and regulators, but you will have the opportunity to work with a range of clients across a number of sectors.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrable experience in applying water resources management tools and a breadth of water resource planning experience in consultancy, Water Company, Regulatory or Academic.
- An understanding of the latest regulatory requirements of UK water resources management including the Water Resource Planning Guidelines.
- Experience in water resources planning projects such as environmental destination, water resources modelling, and/or demand management.
- Strong numerate and analytical skills, and ability to apply these to analysing problems and finding solutions to novel challenges.
- Some programming experience (skills in Python and/or the R statistical package) would be advantageous, together with an interest in using these skills in the development and implementation of innovative solutions to water management.
- You may already have gained some experience of the management of small projects, and/ or should have some interest in developing your project management skills.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to write high-quality concise reports.
Qualifications
- A degree-level qualification in a relevant subject such as geography, hydrology, earth/environmental science, civil engineering, or maths.
- Postgraduate qualification in water resources management, hydrology, or a related discipline.
- You will have gained, or be working towards chartership with a relevant professional body.
Benefits
- Opportunities for growth and development
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
- Flexible work arrangements