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.