Senior Water Resources Planner in Langstone

We are making a difference: Together, we can ensure that there is enough water for everyone, now and in the future. Can you help solve how we continue to supply water to our customers whilst protecting the environment, all in the face of climate change and population growth? Come and join the team tackling one of the biggest environmental issues in the South East of England today.

Portsmouth Water are delighted to be looking for a dynamic Senior Water Resources Planner to join our team in rewriting how water will be supplied deep into the 21st century. As a key player, you will be supporting the management and technical delivery of Water Resources Management Plan (WRMP) and Drought Plan workstreams. The successful applicant will work with internal and external stakeholders and contribute to major projects like the Havant Thicket Reservoir, while driving innovative solutions and making a real impact in our Region.

What will you be doing?

• Technical lead on water resources workstreams to contribute towards a successful PR29.
• Tracking and monitoring the implementation of our WRMP, involving internal and external collaboration.
• Management of consultants to deliver water resources projects in accordance with agreed timescales and budgets.
• Attending and representing the company at relevant stakeholder group meetings (internal and external) including Water Resources South East regional planning working groups.
• Supporting the Asset Directorate on communications with the Executive Team and Board.
• Collaborative working with the Havant Thicket Reservoir, production planning, regulations and Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP) project teams.
• Develop a strong understanding of our sites, network, and the local and regional water resources issues, to support the continuous improvement of our performance and efficiency.
• Data analysis and reporting to support the production of our WRMP and Drought Plan.

What do you need?

• A degree (or equivalent) in an environmental science/water resources management discipline or a related discipline.
• Knowledge and experience of working on relevant workstreams in the UK (e.g. Drought Planning, WINEP & Environmental Destination, WRMP demand & supply forecasting, WRMP options appraisal).
• Organisational and time management skills.
• Have a positive can-do attitude.
• Excellent verbal, written and non-verbal communication skills.
• Ability to proactively work in both a small team and independently.
• Excellent computer literacy skills.
• Excellent numerical literacy and data interpreting skills.
• Sound management and technical skills in water resources.

It would be advantageous if you also had:

• A full UK manual car driving licence (Class B), you will have to undergo a driving assessment, consent to ongoing driving licence checks and additionally any other safety measures deemed necessary by Portsmouth Water Ltd in connection with driving.
• Obtained professional membership of an environmental, engineering or project management body.
• Strong experience of dealing with groundwater related issues (preferably of the chalk-based landscape), or strong experience in demand forecasting.

Please note, we may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications — so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and we actively encourage applications from all sections of society.

Please be aware, the Company has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. Due to the high volume of applications we may receive, we’re unable to respond to every applicant individually. If your application is of interest, we’ll usually be in touch within 4 weeks of receiving it.

What can Portsmouth Water offer you?

• Holidays Made Better: 27 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, giving you plenty of time to relax, recharge, and explore.
• A Pension That Works for You: We’ll help secure your future with a generous pension scheme, contributing up to 15% – because your tomorrow matters as much as your today.
• Performance Pays Off: You could earn a non-contractual bonus of up to 6% of your basic salary, linked to company performance – because when we succeed together, you should benefit too.
• Family Comes First: Whether you’re welcoming a new arrival through birth or adoption, we’ve got your back with enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave and pay.
• Social Events: All expenses covered summer and winter social events.
• Peace of Mind, Always: Our life assurance scheme gives your loved ones extra security, with a 4x salary lump sum benefit in case the unexpected happens.
• Comprehensive Wellbeing Support: Whether you need confidential mental health and wellbeing advice 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Programme, or physical health support via our Virtual GP service (available 8am–10pm, 7 days a week for you and your immediate family), help is always close at hand with the HealthHero app.
• Additional Support When You Need It: We know life has its ups and downs. That’s why we offer Private Medical Insurance - provided by Bupa giving you access to expert healthcare and 24/7 confidential support.
• PW Perks – Treat Yourself! Enjoy exclusive discounts at thousands of retailers, plus exciting benefits like Electric Vehicle Scheme (after 1 year), Cycle to Work Scheme, Health Cash Plan …and so much more!