Water Resources Consultant

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together. Role description: As an Water Resources Consultant at Arcadis, you will support the delivery of some of the UK’s most exciting and challenging water resources, water environment and infrastructure projects. Working as part of our multidisciplinary Climate Adaptation team, you will contribute to a broad range of studies for clients including water companies, local authorities, regulators, developers and major infrastructure providers. You will work alongside experienced water management professionals and technical specialists, developing your skills in water resources, hydrology, water balance assessment, environmental assessment, climate resilience and sustainable water management. You will support defined tasks within larger projects, contribute to technical analysis and reporting, and develop your capability through on-the-job learning, mentoring and professional development. The role is primarily aimed at a developing water resources consultant, with opportunities to gain broader experience across Water Cycle Studies, WINEP-related investigations, water company planning and integrated water management. Role Accountabilities

Support the delivery of water resources, hydrology, water balance and integrated water management projects. Assist with the preparation of water balance assessments, water resource studies and technical reports. Analyse hydrological, meteorological, environmental and water demand datasets to support project delivery. Contribute to Water Cycle Studies, Water Framework Directive assessments, low-flow assessments, environmental assessments and sustainability studies where relevant to project requirements. Support WINEP-related investigations and future AMP planning work where water resources, environmental assessment or regulatory evidence is required. Support the development of nature-based solutions and sustainable water management strategies. Assist in the preparation of abstraction licence applications, permitting documentation and regulatory submissions. Assist with the preparation of business cases, options appraisal material, bids, fee estimates, capability statements and technical submissions, with support from senior colleagues. Produce GIS mapping, data visualisations and technical figures to support project reports and client presentations. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across flood risk, hydrology, environmental management, planning and infrastructure disciplines. Develop positive working relationships with clients, regulators, stakeholders and project team members, with support from senior colleagues. Support project management activities, including task planning, progress updates, quality assurance and communication with project teams. Ensure compliance with Arcadis quality, health, safety and environmental requirements. Support the wider team and line manager with reasonable project, business development, health and safety, knowledge-sharing and operational activities as required. Take ownership of your professional development through on-the-job learning, training opportunities and professional institution engagement.

Qualifications & Experience

Degree in a relevant discipline such as Water Resources, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geography, Environmental Science, Hydrology or a related subject, or equivalent professional experience. Understanding of water resources, hydrology, water management or environmental assessment principles gained through academic studies, placements, apprenticeships or professional experience.