Water Resources Planner

**We’re making a difference: Together, we can ensure that there is enough water for everyone, now and in the future.**

**Can you help solve how we continue to supply water to our customers whilst protecting the environment, all in the face of climate change and population growth? Come and join the team tackling one of the biggest environmental issues in the Southeast of England today.**

Portsmouth Water are delighted to be looking for a dynamic Water Resources Planner to join our team in rewriting how water will be supplied deep into the 21st century. As a key player you will be supporting the management and technical delivery of Water Resources Management Plan (WRMP) and Drought Plan workstreams. The successful applicant will work with internal and external stakeholders and contribute to major projects like the Havant Thicket Reservoir, while driving innovative solutions and making a real impact in our Region.

**What will you be doing?**
**Key Responsibilities**
- Programme management of water resources workstreams to contribute towards a successful PR29.
- Tracking and monitoring the implementation of our WRMP, involving internal and external collaboration.
- Management of consultants to deliver water resources projects in accordance with agreed timescales and budgets.
- Attending and representing the company at relevant stakeholder group meetings (internal and external).
- Collaborative working with the Havant Thicket Reservoir, production planning, regulations and Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP) project teams.
- Develop a strong understanding of our sites, network, and the local and regional water resources issues, to support the continuous improvement of our performance and efficiency.
- Data processing, analysis and reporting to support the production of our Water Resources Management Plan (WRMP) and Drought Plan.

**What do you need?**
**Skills, Qualifications & Competencies**
- A degree (or equivalent) in an environmental science/water resources management discipline or a related discipline
- Organisational and time management skills.
- Have a positive can-do attitude.
- Excellent verbal, written and non-verbal communication skills.
- Ability to proactively work in both a small team and independently.
- Excellent computer literacy skills.
- Excellent numerical literacy and data interpreting skills.
- Sound management and technical skills in water resources.
- Full UK driving licence

**It would advantageous if you also had**:

- Knowledge and experience of working on WRMP, Drought Planning, WINEP, Environmental Destination, and / or Demand Forecasting workstreams in the UK.
- Geological and hydrogeological understanding (preferably of the chalk-based landscape).

**We recognise people want to work in a variety of different ways**, and that’s why we’re happy to consider **flexible working arrangements**. Please feel free to talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may be looking for.

**Please note,** the Company has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are **eligible to live and work in the UK**.

**What can Portsmouth Water offer you?**

At **Portsmouth Water**, we believe in rewarding our people. Here’s just a taste of what’s waiting for you when you join the team:
**Holidays Made Better**
Enjoy **25** days of annual leave**, **plus bank holidays**, giving you plenty of time to relax, recharge, and explore.

**A Pension That Works for You**
We’ll help secure your future with a **generous pension scheme**, contributing **up to 15%** because your tomorrow matters as much as your today.

**Performance Pays Off**
You could earn a **non-contractual bonus** of **up to 6% of your basic salary**, linked to company performance because when we succeed together, you should benefit too.

**Family Comes First**
Whether you’re welcoming a new arrival through birth or adoption, we’ve got your back with **enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave and pay**.

**Peace of Mind, Always**
Our **life assurance scheme** gives your loved ones extra security, with a **4x salary** lump sum benefit in case the unexpected happens.

**Support When You Need It**
With our **Employee Assistance Programme provided by Bupa**, help is just a call away confidential support, 24/7.

**PW Perks Treat Yourself**
Enjoy exclusive **discounts at thousands of retailers**, plus exciting benefits like:

- **Electric Vehicle Scheme** (after 1 year)
- **Cycle to Work Scheme**
- **Health Cash Plan**
and **so much more