Water Resource Planner

Overview

In this role you contribute to developing and delivering long-term water resource strategies, including WRMP and the Drought Plan. You will work at the heart of strategic decisions, collaborating with internal teams, regulators and industry partners to secure sustainable supplies amid climate and population pressures. You’ll analyse data, forecast demand and support planning across multiple programmes, with senior leadership opportunities in strategic planning and stakeholder engagement. This is a chance to influence regional water security and environmental sustainability within a collaborative, purpose‑driven team.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary up to 61k
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Ongoing professional development and support towards chartership
• Exposure to strategic planning, regulatory engagement and major infrastructure programmes
• Collaborative, supportive and purpose-driven working environment
• Impact on long-term water security and environmental sustainability

Responsibilities

• Support the development, maintenance and reporting of WRMP and Drought Plan
• Analyse, interpret and present water resource and demand data to support strategic planning activities
• Assist with demand forecasting and water resource modelling, providing clear insights and recommendations
• Monitor water resource performance and produce regular reporting to support business decision-making
• Manage and coordinate consultants and external delivery partners to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget
• Represent the client at technical working groups, stakeholder meetings and industry forums
• Collaborate with teams including smart metering, water efficiency, leakage, developer services, reservoir programmes, production planning, regulatory compliance and environmental programmes
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, KPI delivery, regulatory compliance and a strong health and safety culture
• Provide technical leadership and guidance across water resources and demand management programmes
• Lead elements of strategic planning and regulatory submissions, including support for future price reviews
• Oversee the delivery and implementation of WRMP actions through effective stakeholder engagement and programme management
• Represent the client at regional water resources planning groups and industry working forums
• Support senior leadership, Executive Team and Board-level reporting on water resources performance, risks and opportunities
• Mentor and support junior team members, sharing technical expertise and best practice

Key requirements

• Degree qualification in Water Resources, Environmental Science, Geography, Civil Engineering, Hydrology, or a related discipline
• Professional membership of a relevant institution, or working towards chartered status (e.g. CIWEM, Institute of Water)
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets
• Experience or knowledge of water resources planning, demand forecasting, demand management, or related disciplines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical reporting
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other analytical or modelling tools
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• Demonstrable experience delivering water resources planning projects within the UK water sector (Senior role)
• Strong understanding of regulatory and industry planning frameworks, including WRMP, Drought Planning, WINEP and Environmental Destination programmes, demand and supply forecasting, options appraisal and investment planning
• Experience providing technical leadership and stakeholder management
• Strong project management capabilities and the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes in a fast-paced environment

• Analytical mindset
• Stakeholder management
• Clear communication
• Water resources planning
• Demand forecasting
• Demand management

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