Strategic Water Resources Optioneering Lead

South East Water Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK water utility is seeking a Water Resources Optioneering Lead to spearhead the options appraisal for their next Water Resources Management Plan. The successful candidate will manage consultants to evaluate supply and demand options, utilizing public value metrics to achieve consensus among stakeholders. Applicants should possess a relevant engineering degree and experience in project management and stakeholder engagement. This role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible annual leave policy

Paid volunteering days

Cycle to work scheme

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Wellbeing related benefits

Qualifications

• Experience developing engineering solutions to a feasible design stage.
• Proven communication skills with diverse internal and external audiences.
• Relevant technical experience in engineering and/or scheme strategy.

Responsibilities

• Develop options appraisal process for the Water Resources Management Plan.
• Manage consultancy process to evaluate future supply and demand options.
• Report on progress and issues to Water Resources Strategy Manager.
• Lead discussions to achieve consensus among stakeholders.
• Represent the company at regional planning forums.

Skills

Technical project management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Leadership

Education

Engineering or relevant degree

Job description

A leading UK water utility is seeking a Water Resources Optioneering Lead to spearhead the options appraisal for their next Water Resources Management Plan. The successful candidate will manage consultants to evaluate supply and demand options, utilizing public value metrics to achieve consensus among stakeholders. Applicants should possess a relevant engineering degree and experience in project management and stakeholder engagement. This role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.