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