Principal Water Resources Planner

Overview Of The Role Join to apply for the Principal Water Resources Planner role at Mott MacDonald. Water resources are under pressure globally from climate change, population growth and urbanisation. We are market leaders in providing strategic water resources planning services to water companies, regional groups, regulators, and government in the UK, and we also support our global business delivering water resources planning services internationally. You will apply your knowledge and experience on a diverse range of advisory projects and strategic/feasibility studies, with opportunities to develop skills across water resource planning, resource options appraisal, demand forecasting, demand management, investment optimisation, and environmental assessment. To support our growth in this area, we are looking for motivated strategic thinkers who want to generate the best possible outcomes for our clients, the environment, and society, with an interest in developing their knowledge and experience, joining our team of climate scientists, data scientists, engineers, environmentalists, hydrogeologists, hydrologists, managers and planners. At Mott MacDonald you will have control of your own career path and great prospects for career progression as the business continues to grow. Development can be technical, management, or client-facing. Candidate specification Essential Relevant water resources, engineering or other related degree Experience with developing regional plans, Water Resource Management Plans and/or Drought Plans Familiarity with UK water sector regulation Keen interest in developing your technical and commercial skills Desirable Chartered Status with a recognised Professional Institution Project management, client liaison and consulting skills Understanding of the components that make up a water supply-demand balance and how these are estimated and forecast Experience of undertaking options appraisal Experience of best value planning Experience of auditing and assurance Experience of using asset information UK Immigration Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is a consequence of changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future. Equality, diversity, and inclusion We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute. Accessibility We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we will talk to you about how we can support you. Agile working We are happy to talk openly about flexible working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace. Benefits Health and wellbeing Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues. Health cash plan to support everyday health costs and treatments. Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues. Wellbeing program with support for you and your family. Flex salary options to access a range of health benefits. Financial wellbeing Match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%. Life assurance up to 4 x basic salary (option to 6 x). Income protection, absence, and return-to-work support. Flexible benefits including increased life assurance, critical illness, payroll saving, and will writing. Lifestyle Holiday entitlement of 33-35 days per year, with buy/sell options. Holiday entitlement increases to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service. Employee saving schemes and retail discounts. Family and carers leave Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity/adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave. Shared parental leave up to 24 weeks at full pay. Additional leave for caring responsibilities. Learning and development Annual professional subscription plus opportunities to develop technical and soft skills. Networks, communities, and social outcomes Join diverse employee networks and contribute to community initiatives. Location(s): Manchester, Exeter, London, Bristol, Reading, Edinburgh, Leeds, Glasgow, Brighton, Cambridge, Cardiff, Birmingham, Liverpool Contract Type: Permanent Work Pattern: Full Time Market: Water Discipline: Water Job Ref: 9138 Recruiter Contact: Frank Szing #J-18808-Ljbffr