Principal Water Resource Consultant

Salary: £40,000 - £60,000

Location: Derby (Hubs across the UK)

My client is seeking a talented Senior / Principal Water Resource Consultant to join a leading engineering and environmental consultancy delivering high-profile projects across the UK and internationally. As a Senior / Principal Water Resource Consultant, you will play a key role in supporting sustainable water resources, drought planning, and strategic infrastructure projects.

Benefits of the Senior / Principal Water Resource Consultant role:

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package Hybrid working and flexible holiday allowance Ongoing training and professional development Opportunity to work on major infrastructure and environmental projects

Requirements

Experience within the UK water industry Proven background in water resource or water management projects Strong client-facing and stakeholder engagement skills Ability to manage multiple projects and budgets Relevant degree in environmental science, engineering, or similar Chartered status (ICE/CIWEM) desirable

Duties

As a Senior / Principal Water Resource Consultant, you will:

Manage projects, budgets, and programmes from inception to completion Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality outcomes Develop and maintain strong client relationships Support business development and tender submissions Ensure compliance with governance, risk, and reporting standards

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior / Principal Water Resource Consultant looking to progress their career within a highly respected consultancy. If you are an ambitious Senior / Principal Water Resource Consultant seeking to make an impact in a growing and essential sector, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Mollie Caswell at Penguin Recruitment for more information