Water Resources Specialist

Senior Associate – Water Resources Specialist
Location: London or Birmingham (Hybrid)
Contract: 18-month Fixed Term
Salary: Up to £50,000 depending on experience

The water sector is facing significant challenges around resilience, environmental protection and long-term water supply. This role will contribute to national water resources planning and investment strategies, helping ensure sustainable and reliable water supplies for the future.

You will work closely with government bodies, regulators, water companies and other stakeholders to support policy development, assess infrastructure delivery and contribute to long-term water resource management.

The Role

As a Senior Associate – Water Resources Specialist, you will support programmes focused on improving water supply resilience and environmental outcomes across the sector. You will contribute to policy development, monitor major supply schemes and collaborate with a wide range of partners across the industry.

This role sits within a growing team focused on strategic water resources planning and environmental management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support projects related to water resources planning, including supply schemes, water efficiency and investment assessments
• Contribute to the development of national water policy and strategic planning frameworks
• Collaborate with government departments, regulators, water companies and industry stakeholders
• Assess and monitor delivery of major water supply infrastructure projects
• Support preparations for future water resource management plans and sector investment reviews
• Analyse data and evidence to support policy decisions and regulatory assessments
• Contribute to wider team objectives and support the development of junior colleagues where required

About You

We are looking for someone with a strong understanding of water resources and environmental policy who is motivated to contribute to the future of the water sector.

You should have experience working within the water industry or in a related policy, regulatory or technical environment.

Essential Requirements

• Experience in water resources planning, environmental strategy or water sector policy
• A degree in a relevant discipline, such as environmental science, water resources, environmental management, engineering, geography or public policy
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret complex data and evidence
• Understanding of environmental issues affecting the water sector
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders, including regulators, government or industry organisations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £50,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working with offices in London or Birmingham
• Opportunity to work on nationally significant water policy and planning programmes
• Exposure to regulatory decision-making and sector-wide strategy
• A collaborative and supportive working environment
• Professional development opportunities

Apply Now

If you are passionate about improving the sustainability and resilience of the UK’s water resources and want to work on policy and planning that will shape the sector’s future, we would love to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.