3,430 Water Resources jobs in the United Kingdom

Our client, a leading environmental and civil engineering consultancy, is looking for a talented Water Resources Engineer to join their growing team in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, UK . This hybrid role offers a blend of remote flexibility and in-office collaboration, perfect for those who value work-life balance. You will be involved in a variety of challenging projects, focusing on sustainable water management, flood risk assessment, and hydraulic modeling.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct detailed hydraulic and hydrological analyses for river systems, drainage networks, and coastal areas.
• Develop and implement flood risk assessments and mitigation strategies in accordance with national guidelines.
• Utilize advanced modeling software (e.g., HEC-RAS, InfoWorks ICM, SWMM) to simulate water flow and predict impacts.
• Design sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) and urban water management solutions.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports, design documents, and permit applications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including environmental scientists, geologists, and construction engineers.
• Contribute to project proposals and business development efforts.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and water quality standards.
• Undertake site investigations and surveys as needed.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior team members.

Qualifications:

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in water resources management, flood modeling, or drainage design.
• Proficiency with relevant hydraulic and hydrological modeling software.
• Strong understanding of UK water legislation and best practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a hybrid work model.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to significant infrastructure projects and make a real impact on water resilience and environmental sustainability in the region.

**With every community, Stantec redefines what's possible.**
**Application Deadline:** **Recruitment is ongoing. Please apply as soon as possible as the advert may close once we have sufficient applicants.**
**With every community, Stantec redefines what's possible.**
**Application Deadline: Recruitment is ongoing. Please apply as soon as possible as the advert may close once we have sufficient applicants.**
**Your role:**
We are looking for a **Graduate Water Resources Consultant** to join our Water Environment discipline in our Leeds office, as part of the 2026 graduate programme.
As a Stantec graduate, you will collaborate with your team and wider cohort, developing your professional skills and expertise within an exciting and creative inter-disciplinary environment. We offer a supportive environment to further your personal and professional development, through a combination of our graduate programme and comprehensive training opportunities. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with leading technical experts throughout the UK and contribute to exciting projects while developing your career.
**The Opportunity**
Stantec's market-leading Technical and Environmental services group in the Water sector support our clients in the water industry, including water companies, regulators and research bodies across the UK and occasionally internationally. We also support across other multidisciplinary sectors, including energy and infrastructure.
Water resource requirements now and in the future will be significantly impacted by global trends in population growth, climate change, environmental requirements, energy production and agricultural needs. You will join a UK-wide team working on a variety of projects, providing high quality solutions to these challenges faced by the water sector. Some examples of challenges are:
+ Investigating the sustainability and impacts of water abstractions on the wider environment such as dependent surface water and terrestrial ecosystems.
+ Developing a conceptual understanding and modelling of water resource availability in complex hydrological and hydrogeological systems
+ Undertaking water supply option development and appraisals in addition to other elements of Water Resource Management Plans (WRMPs)
+ Undertaking deployable output, yield and drought modelling in different climate and operational scenarios
+ Collaborating on regional water transfer schemes such as Strategic Resource Options (SRO)
In our Water Environment discipline within the Water Resources team, you will learn to provide technical advice and innovative solutions to water resource investigations, including preparing data, reports and other deliverables. You and the wider team will collaborate effectively with water companies, regulators, design engineers, contractors, planners and other stakeholders to ensure project success. Technical work will be complemented with learning fundamental project management principles, working within budget and scope, and liaising with other professionals in the industry.
As part of the role you will develop in-depth knowledge of UK and global water resources and drought planning processes. You will complete water resource options assessments, water resource management plans, drought plans, WINEP investigations, catchment management studies, climate change impact assessments, Water Framework Directive (WFD) assessments and have opportunities to collect hydrometric data in the field.
Take a look at our Water business line here: Water (stantec.com), and review the career journey of some of our early careers professionals here: Career Stories | Stantec
**About you**
At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Geography or Environmental-related subject, with a keen interest in working in the Water sector, you will be:-
+ **An Adapter** - You're able to remain calm in new and changing situations, comfortably switching between a variety of dynamic and exciting tasks.
+ **A Perseverer** - You stay composed in the face of setbacks, approaching challenges with confidence and determination.
+ **An Eager Learner** - You learn from your experiences and the world around you, using this knowledge to anticipate how situations may unfold.
+ **A Collaborator** - You work effectively with lots of different people, considering others' perspectives to shape better outcomes.
+ **A Problem-Solver** - You love to give your thoughts based on what you see, being unafraid to challenge conventional thinking.
**Please note, we ask our graduates to come into the office 4 days per week, to ensure that you receive sufficient time with your team and receive the appropriate level of support.**
**What we can offer you:**
+ A competitive salary
+ Private medical insurance
+ A range of benefits, including holiday buy and sell, group income protection and life assurance
+ Permanent employment contract to demonstrate our commitment to your long-term career at Stantec
+ Professional progression plan, supporting you to gain professional chartership
+ A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups)
Applicants must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.
**Please take a look at our Graduate FAQs (** **Graduate Application FAQs** **) if you have any questions. We look forward to receiving your application!**
**#StantecNextGen #StantecCareers #UKGraduate**
**About Stantec**
The Stantec community unites more than 32,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.
Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients' vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today's challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.
Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn't exactly align, we encourage you to apply.
At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact we will talk to you about how we can support you.
**ReqID:** 7601

**With every community, Stantec redefines what's possible.**
**Application Deadline:** **Recruitment is ongoing. Please apply as soon as possible as the advert may close once we have sufficient applicants.**
**Your role:**
We are looking for a **Graduate Water Resources Consultant** to join our Water Environment discipline in our Birmingham office, as part of the 2026 graduate programme.
As a Stantec graduate, you will collaborate with your team and wider cohort, developing your professional skills and expertise within an exciting and creative inter-disciplinary environment. We offer a supportive environment to further your personal and professional development, through a combination of our graduate programme and comprehensive training opportunities. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with leading technical experts throughout the UK and contribute to exciting projects while developing your career.
**The Opportunity**
Water resource requirements now and in the future will be significantly impacted by global trends in population growth, climate change, environmental requirements, energy production and agricultural needs. You will join a UK-wide team working on a variety of projects, providing high quality solutions to these challenges faced by the water sector. Some examples of challenges are:
+ Investigating the sustainability and impacts of water abstractions on the wider environment such as dependent surface water and terrestrial ecosystems.
+ Developing a conceptual understanding and modelling of water resource availability in complex hydrological and hydrogeological systems
+ Undertaking water supply option development and appraisals in addition to other elements of Water Resource Management Plans (WRMPs)
+ Undertaking deployable output, yield and drought modelling in different climate and operational scenarios
+ Collaborating on regional water transfer schemes such as Strategic Resource Options (SRO)
In our Water Environment discipline within the Water Resources team, you will learn to provide technical advice and innovative solutions to water resource investigations, including preparing data, reports and other deliverables. You and the wider team will collaborate effectively with water companies, regulators, design engineers, contractors, planners and other stakeholders to ensure project success. Technical work will be complemented with learning fundamental project management principles, working within budget and scope, and liaising with other professionals in the industry.
As part of the role you will develop in-depth knowledge of UK and global water resources and drought planning processes. You will complete water resource options assessments, water resource management plans, drought plans, WINEP investigations, catchment management studies, climate change impact assessments, Water Framework Directive (WFD) assessments and have opportunities to collect hydrometric data in the field.
Take a look at our Water business line here: Water (stantec.com), and review the career journey of some of our early careers professionals here: Career Stories | Stantec
**About you**
At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Geography or Environmental-related subject, with a keen interest in working in the Water sector, you will be:-
+ **An adapter:** you're able to remain calm in new and changing situations, comfortably switching between a variety of dynamic and exciting tasks.
+ **A Perseverer:** you stay composed in the face of setbacks, approaching challenges with confidence and determination.
+ **A focussed individual:** you focus on what matters, tuning out distractions to perform effectively in any situation.
+ **An Eager Learner:** you learn from your experiences and the world around you, using this knowledge to anticipate how situations may unfold.
+ **A Collaborator:** you work effectively with lots of different people, considering other's perspectives to shape better outcomes.
**Please note, we ask our graduates to come into the office 4 days per week, to ensure that you receive sufficient time with your team and receive the appropriate level of support.**
**What we can offer you:**
+ A competitive salary
+ Private medical insurance
+ A range of benefits, including holiday buy and sell, group income protection and life assurance
+ Permanent employment contract to demonstrate our commitment to your long-term career at Stantec
+ Professional progression plan, supporting you to gain professional chartership
+ A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups)
Applicants must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.
**Please take a look at our Graduate FAQs (** **Graduate Application FAQs** **) if you have any questions. We look forward to receiving your application!**
**#StantecNextGen #StantecCareers #UKGraduate**
**About Stantec**
The Stantec community unites more than 32,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.
Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients' vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today's challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.
Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn't exactly align, we encourage you to apply.
At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
**ReqID:** 7442

**What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?**
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
**A little more about your role:**
Reporting into the Mining Business structure, the primary focus for the Technical Director, Water Resource Engineer includes project delivery and direction, provision of technical expertise in water resources engineering design, business development, understanding and maintaining our existing key client relationships, training and mentoring of junior staff and active development of new client relationships and opportunities in line with our strategy. This role is predominantly within the mining business, with the potential to also work with other local sectors, including infrastructure and land development.
The Technical Director, Water Resource Engineer role is a senior leadership role within the mine water team, with a specific focus on technical excellence, mentorship, business development and project delivery. The role includes responsibility for building and maintaining mine water team project backlog and supporting the day-to-day delivery of projects, with a focus on financial performance, client service excellence and technical service excellence, staff engagement and long-term professional development of technical staff.
+ Provide senior technical direction, review, and sign-off of work within your area of professional practise.
+ Deliver practice-leading consulting services to internal and external clients in the areas of conceptual model development, hydraulics, engineering design, mine water management, stormwater management, flood-lines, hydrology, water conservation and demand management, water balances and mine water management.
+ Direct and review water resource aspects of a range of international mining and water resources projects, including environmental assessments, environmental permitting, and engineering design projects.
+ The type of work undertaken as part of these projects could include the following:
+ Climatic, hydrological, and hydraulic assessments, including fieldwork, data management, data analysis, and modelling;
+ Integrated water management plans and completing conceptual design of water management infrastructure;
+ Water balance modelling to assess water management solutions and to estimate water demand, treatment, storage, and discharge volumes;
+ Pre-feasibility, feasibility and detailed designs of water management infrastructure (e.g. open channels, sewers, culverts, spillways, energy dissipators, holding and settling ponds, pumping systems) including capital and operating cost estimates;
+ Dam break analyses of water and tailings dams, including developing inundation maps, delineating self-rescue zones and classifying dams in terms of risk to population, property and the environment; and
+ Dilution and assimilative capacity assessments of surface water receivers of effluent.
+ Flood Risk Assessments (FRA) and Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) design for land development projects;
+ Assist with developing projects and services which support climate change reporting, resilience and adaptation, including nature-based solutions;
+ Participate in and direct multi-disciplinary project teams on local, regional and international consulting projects, so they are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to client and WSP's standards.
+ Achieve and maintain a utilisation target to be agreed with your People Manager and reviewed annually or as determined by specific business need.
+ Undertake project-based travel and site work, working away both in the UK and internationally. The frequency and duration of this will depend on business and client need.
**What we will be looking for you to demonstrate:**
+ Bachelor degree in engineering, hydrology or a related field / postgraduate qualification in engineering or environmental management;
+ Registered Chartered/Professional Engineer or member of a related professional body;
+ Proactive approach in technical service delivery.
+ Experience in developing client relationships and contributing to business and market share growth;
+ Ability to operate within and guide high performing teams;
+ High level communication and presentation skills;
+ Track record of winning work;
+ Developed project delivery and direction experience.
Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.
**Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.**
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
**With us, you can. Apply today.**
#LI-DM1
We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.
**WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?**
**Work-life balance**
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.
Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
**Inclusivity & Belonging**
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.
**Health & Wellbeing**
We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.
Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
**Flex your time**
To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
**Your development**
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
**#WeAreWSP**
_Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application._

**What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?**
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
**A little more about your role:**
Reporting into the Mining Business structure, the primary focus for the Technical Director, Water Resource Engineer includes project delivery and direction, provision of technical expertise in water resources engineering design, business development, understanding and maintaining our existing key client relationships, training and mentoring of junior staff and active development of new client relationships and opportunities in line with our strategy. This role is predominantly within the mining business, with the potential to also work with other local sectors, including infrastructure and land development.
The Technical Director, Water Resource Engineer role is a senior leadership role within the mine water team, with a specific focus on technical excellence, mentorship, business development and project delivery. The role includes responsibility for building and maintaining mine water team project backlog and supporting the day-to-day delivery of projects, with a focus on financial performance, client service excellence and technical service excellence, staff engagement and long-term professional development of technical staff.
+ Provide senior technical direction, review, and sign-off of work within your area of professional practise.
+ Deliver practice-leading consulting services to internal and external clients in the areas of conceptual model development, hydraulics, engineering design, mine water management, stormwater management, flood-lines, hydrology, water conservation and demand management, water balances and mine water management.
+ Direct and review water resource aspects of a range of international mining and water resources projects, including environmental assessments, environmental permitting, and engineering design projects.
+ The type of work undertaken as part of these projects could include the following:
+ Climatic, hydrological, and hydraulic assessments, including fieldwork, data management, data analysis, and modelling;
+ Integrated water management plans and completing conceptual design of water management infrastructure;
+ Water balance modelling to assess water management solutions and to estimate water demand, treatment, storage, and discharge volumes;
+ Pre-feasibility, feasibility and detailed designs of water management infrastructure (e.g. open channels, sewers, culverts, spillways, energy dissipators, holding and settling ponds, pumping systems) including capital and operating cost estimates;
+ Dam break analyses of water and tailings dams, including developing inundation maps, delineating self-rescue zones and classifying dams in terms of risk to population, property and the environment; and
+ Dilution and assimilative capacity assessments of surface water receivers of effluent.
+ Flood Risk Assessments (FRA) and Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) design for land development projects;
+ Assist with developing projects and services which support climate change reporting, resilience and adaptation, including nature-based solutions;
+ Participate in and direct multi-disciplinary project teams on local, regional and international consulting projects, so they are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to client and WSP's standards.
+ Achieve and maintain a utilisation target to be agreed with your People Manager and reviewed annually or as determined by specific business need.
+ Undertake project-based travel and site work, working away both in the UK and internationally. The frequency and duration of this will depend on business and client need.
**What we will be looking for you to demonstrate:**
+ Bachelor degree in engineering, hydrology or a related field / postgraduate qualification in engineering or environmental management;
+ Registered Chartered/Professional Engineer or member of a related professional body;
+ Proactive approach in technical service delivery.
+ Experience in developing client relationships and contributing to business and market share growth;
+ Ability to operate within and guide high performing teams;
+ High level communication and presentation skills;
+ Track record of winning work;
+ Developed project delivery and direction experience.
Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.
**Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.**
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
**With us, you can. Apply today.**
#LI-DM1
We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.
**WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?**
**Work-life balance**
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.
Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
**Inclusivity & Belonging**
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.
**Health & Wellbeing**
We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.
Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
**Flex your time**
To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
**Your development**
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
**#WeAreWSP**
_Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application._

**What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?**
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
**A little more about your role:**
Reporting into the Mining Business structure, the primary focus for the Technical Director, Water Resource Engineer includes project delivery and direction, provision of technical expertise in water resources engineering design, business development, understanding and maintaining our existing key client relationships, training and mentoring of junior staff and active development of new client relationships and opportunities in line with our strategy. This role is predominantly within the mining business, with the potential to also work with other local sectors, including infrastructure and land development.
The Technical Director, Water Resource Engineer role is a senior leadership role within the mine water team, with a specific focus on technical excellence, mentorship, business development and project delivery. The role includes responsibility for building and maintaining mine water team project backlog and supporting the day-to-day delivery of projects, with a focus on financial performance, client service excellence and technical service excellence, staff engagement and long-term professional development of technical staff.
+ Provide senior technical direction, review, and sign-off of work within your area of professional practise.
+ Deliver practice-leading consulting services to internal and external clients in the areas of conceptual model development, hydraulics, engineering design, mine water management, stormwater management, flood-lines, hydrology, water conservation and demand management, water balances and mine water management.
+ Direct and review water resource aspects of a range of international mining and water resources projects, including environmental assessments, environmental permitting, and engineering design projects.
+ The type of work undertaken as part of these projects could include the following:
+ Climatic, hydrological, and hydraulic assessments, including fieldwork, data management, data analysis, and modelling;
+ Integrated water management plans and completing conceptual design of water management infrastructure;
+ Water balance modelling to assess water management solutions and to estimate water demand, treatment, storage, and discharge volumes;
+ Pre-feasibility, feasibility and detailed designs of water management infrastructure (e.g. open channels, sewers, culverts, spillways, energy dissipators, holding and settling ponds, pumping systems) including capital and operating cost estimates;
+ Dam break analyses of water and tailings dams, including developing inundation maps, delineating self-rescue zones and classifying dams in terms of risk to population, property and the environment; and
+ Dilution and assimilative capacity assessments of surface water receivers of effluent.
+ Flood Risk Assessments (FRA) and Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) design for land development projects;
+ Assist with developing projects and services which support climate change reporting, resilience and adaptation, including nature-based solutions;
+ Participate in and direct multi-disciplinary project teams on local, regional and international consulting projects, so they are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to client and WSP's standards.
+ Achieve and maintain a utilisation target to be agreed with your People Manager and reviewed annually or as determined by specific business need.
+ Undertake project-based travel and site work, working away both in the UK and internationally. The frequency and duration of this will depend on business and client need.
**What we will be looking for you to demonstrate:**
+ Bachelor degree in engineering, hydrology or a related field / postgraduate qualification in engineering or environmental management;
+ Registered Chartered/Professional Engineer or member of a related professional body;
+ Proactive approach in technical service delivery.
+ Experience in developing client relationships and contributing to business and market share growth;
+ Ability to operate within and guide high performing teams;
+ High level communication and presentation skills;
+ Track record of winning work;
+ Developed project delivery and direction experience.
Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.
**Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.**
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
**With us, you can. Apply today.**
#LI-DM1
We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.
**WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?**
**Work-life balance**
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.
Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
**Inclusivity & Belonging**
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.
**Health & Wellbeing**
We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.
Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
**Flex your time**
To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
**Your development**
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
**#WeAreWSP**
_Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application._

**What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?**
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
**A little more about your role:**
Reporting into the Mining Business structure, the primary focus for the Technical Director, Water Resource Engineer includes project delivery and direction, provision of technical expertise in water resources engineering design, business development, understanding and maintaining our existing key client relationships, training and mentoring of junior staff and active development of new client relationships and opportunities in line with our strategy. This role is predominantly within the mining business, with the potential to also work with other local sectors, including infrastructure and land development.
The Technical Director, Water Resource Engineer role is a senior leadership role within the mine water team, with a specific focus on technical excellence, mentorship, business development and project delivery. The role includes responsibility for building and maintaining mine water team project backlog and supporting the day-to-day delivery of projects, with a focus on financial performance, client service excellence and technical service excellence, staff engagement and long-term professional development of technical staff.
+ Provide senior technical direction, review, and sign-off of work within your area of professional practise.
+ Deliver practice-leading consulting services to internal and external clients in the areas of conceptual model development, hydraulics, engineering design, mine water management, stormwater management, flood-lines, hydrology, water conservation and demand management, water balances and mine water management.
+ Direct and review water resource aspects of a range of international mining and water resources projects, including environmental assessments, environmental permitting, and engineering design projects.
+ The type of work undertaken as part of these projects could include the following:
+ Climatic, hydrological, and hydraulic assessments, including fieldwork, data management, data analysis, and modelling;
+ Integrated water management plans and completing conceptual design of water management infrastructure;
+ Water balance modelling to assess water management solutions and to estimate water demand, treatment, storage, and discharge volumes;
+ Pre-feasibility, feasibility and detailed designs of water management infrastructure (e.g. open channels, sewers, culverts, spillways, energy dissipators, holding and settling ponds, pumping systems) including capital and operating cost estimates;
+ Dam break analyses of water and tailings dams, including developing inundation maps, delineating self-rescue zones and classifying dams in terms of risk to population, property and the environment; and
+ Dilution and assimilative capacity assessments of surface water receivers of effluent.
+ Flood Risk Assessments (FRA) and Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) design for land development projects;
+ Assist with developing projects and services which support climate change reporting, resilience and adaptation, including nature-based solutions;
+ Participate in and direct multi-disciplinary project teams on local, regional and international consulting projects, so they are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to client and WSP's standards.
+ Achieve and maintain a utilisation target to be agreed with your People Manager and reviewed annually or as determined by specific business need.
+ Undertake project-based travel and site work, working away both in the UK and internationally. The frequency and duration of this will depend on business and client need.
**What we will be looking for you to demonstrate:**
+ Bachelor degree in engineering, hydrology or a related field / postgraduate qualification in engineering or environmental management;
+ Registered Chartered/Professional Engineer or member of a related professional body;
+ Proactive approach in technical service delivery.
+ Experience in developing client relationships and contributing to business and market share growth;
+ Ability to operate within and guide high performing teams;
+ High level communication and presentation skills;
+ Track record of winning work;
+ Developed project delivery and direction experience.
Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.
**Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.**
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
**With us, you can. Apply today.**
#LI-DM1
We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.
**WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?**
**Work-life balance**
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.
Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
**Inclusivity & Belonging**
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.
**Health & Wellbeing**
We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.
Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
**Flex your time**
To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
**Your development**
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
**#WeAreWSP**
_Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application._

**What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?**
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
**A little more about your role:**
Reporting into the Mining Business structure, the primary focus for the Technical Director, Water Resource Engineer includes project delivery and direction, provision of technical expertise in water resources engineering design, business development, understanding and maintaining our existing key client relationships, training and mentoring of junior staff and active development of new client relationships and opportunities in line with our strategy. This role is predominantly within the mining business, with the potential to also work with other local sectors, including infrastructure and land development.
The Technical Director, Water Resource Engineer role is a senior leadership role within the mine water team, with a specific focus on technical excellence, mentorship, business development and project delivery. The role includes responsibility for building and maintaining mine water team project backlog and supporting the day-to-day delivery of projects, with a focus on financial performance, client service excellence and technical service excellence, staff engagement and long-term professional development of technical staff.
+ Provide senior technical direction, review, and sign-off of work within your area of professional practise.
+ Deliver practice-leading consulting services to internal and external clients in the areas of conceptual model development, hydraulics, engineering design, mine water management, stormwater management, flood-lines, hydrology, water conservation and demand management, water balances and mine water management.
+ Direct and review water resource aspects of a range of international mining and water resources projects, including environmental assessments, environmental permitting, and engineering design projects.
+ The type of work undertaken as part of these projects could include the following:
+ Climatic, hydrological, and hydraulic assessments, including fieldwork, data management, data analysis, and modelling;
+ Integrated water management plans and completing conceptual design of water management infrastructure;
+ Water balance modelling to assess water management solutions and to estimate water demand, treatment, storage, and discharge volumes;
+ Pre-feasibility, feasibility and detailed designs of water management infrastructure (e.g. open channels, sewers, culverts, spillways, energy dissipators, holding and settling ponds, pumping systems) including capital and operating cost estimates;
+ Dam break analyses of water and tailings dams, including developing inundation maps, delineating self-rescue zones and classifying dams in terms of risk to population, property and the environment; and
+ Dilution and assimilative capacity assessments of surface water receivers of effluent.
+ Flood Risk Assessments (FRA) and Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) design for land development projects;
+ Assist with developing projects and services which support climate change reporting, resilience and adaptation, including nature-based solutions;
+ Participate in and direct multi-disciplinary project teams on local, regional and international consulting projects, so they are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to client and WSP's standards.
+ Achieve and maintain a utilisation target to be agreed with your People Manager and reviewed annually or as determined by specific business need.
+ Undertake project-based travel and site work, working away both in the UK and internationally. The frequency and duration of this will depend on business and client need.
**What we will be looking for you to demonstrate:**
+ Bachelor degree in engineering, hydrology or a related field / postgraduate qualification in engineering or environmental management;
+ Registered Chartered/Professional Engineer or member of a related professional body;
+ Proactive approach in technical service delivery.
+ Experience in developing client relationships and contributing to business and market share growth;
+ Ability to operate within and guide high performing teams;
+ High level communication and presentation skills;
+ Track record of winning work;
+ Developed project delivery and direction experience.
Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.
**Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.**
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
**With us, you can. Apply today.**
#LI-DM1
We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.
**WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?**
**Work-life balance**
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.
Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
**Inclusivity & Belonging**
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.
**Health & Wellbeing**
We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.
Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
**Flex your time**
To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
**Your development**
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
**#WeAreWSP**
_Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application._

Job Title: Hydrology & Water Resources Specialist
Salary: 40,000-60,000 (dependent on experience)
Location: UK (hybrid working available)
Type: Permanent

About the Role:

You'll be joining a specialist Catchment Science team delivering technical services and advice across water resources, hydrology, hydroecology, water quality and hydrogeology. The role will focus on contributing to investigations and models that support water resource planning and regulatory compliance, with opportunities to lead on projects, mentor junior colleagues, and develop innovative approaches.

About the Client:

Our client works across a wide spectrum of services, partnering with government departments, regulators, the water industry, and industries such as energy, transport, and mining. They are recognised as a go-to consultancy in the sector, with increasing demand for their expertise as AMP8 commences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to hydrological and water management aspects of WINEP investigations and WRMP inputs.
• Develop rainfall-runoff models (e.g. GR6J), applying robust calibration techniques.
• Support wider hydrology applications, including flow naturalisation and reservoir mass balance modelling.
• Apply knowledge of demand management and water resources modelling tools (e.g. Aquator, PyWR, MISER).
• Stay up to date with UK water management regulations and guidance.
• Assess climate change resilience using UKCP18 datasets.
• Supervise small hydrology teams, mentoring and supporting junior colleagues.
• Ensure high-quality client and regulator-facing deliverables.
• Collaborate across disciplines to deliver hydrological inputs into diverse projects.
• (Desirable) Apply programming skills (Python and/or R) to strengthen project outputs.

What Our Client is Looking For:

• MSc in Hydrology & Water Resources (or similar) and a related BSc.
• Working towards, or achieved, chartership with a relevant professional body.
• Strong track record of contributing to water resources projects in recent AMP cycles.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to produce clear, concise reports.
• Detail-driven, with a strong commitment to quality assurance.

What Our Client Offers:

• The chance to work on high-profile projects in the UK and internationally.
• A collaborative team culture with opportunities to mentor and lead.
• Flexible hybrid working.
• A supportive environment for professional development and chartership.

Eligibility:

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Opportunity for Growth:

This is a chance to develop your technical and leadership skills in a sector experiencing unprecedented growth. With increasing demand for expertise as AMP8 begins, you'll have significant opportunities to shape the future of water management and your own career.

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.