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# Principal Consultant - Water Resources Management

- **Company:** APEM Ltd
- **Location:** Stockport, UK (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** ArcGIS (Software), Quantum GIS (QGIS)
- **Published:** August 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=378ceb30838956e2

## About the Role

* A degree (BSc, MSc or equivalent) in hydrology, hydrogeology, water resources, environmental science, civil engineering or a related discipline.
 * Significant experience delivering water management, water resources, hydrology, flood risk or catchment management projects within consultancy, the water industry, a regulatory environment or a related sector.
 * Proven experience leading and managing complex projects or programmes, including responsibility for budgets, programmes, resources and quality assurance.
 * Strong technical understanding of UK water management legislation, policy and regulatory frameworks, including relevant environmental assessment processes.
 * Experience building and maintaining effective relationships with clients, regulators, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
 * Excellent technical report writing, review and communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
 * Commercial awareness, including experience contributing to proposals, tenders, framework opportunities or business development activities.
 * Strong organisational, leadership and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and support collaborative team delivery.

It's a bonus if you have

 * Chartered status (or are working towards chartership) with a relevant professional institution such as CIWEM, ICE or the Geological Society.
 * Experience working with water companies, regulators or major infrastructure clients.
 * Knowledge of Water Framework Directive, abstraction licensing, drought planning, catchment restoration or nature-based solutions.
 * Experience using hydrological, hydraulic or water resources modelling tools.
 * Experience mentoring or developing junior colleagues.
 * GIS capability using ArcGIS or QGIS.
 * A full UK driving licence.

Next steps

We are focused on creating a diverse and inclusive team. If you can't tick every box on our job description, then we are still keen to hear from you and are open to supporting your development. That may be working part time or supporting you to gain experience in a specific area - we are a growing company and are able to adapt roles to reflect individual skills.

## Description

Are you a water resources management professional who enjoys leading complex projects, working with multidisciplinary specialists and helping clients solve challenging water environment issues? Do you thrive in a role that combines technical expertise, project leadership, client engagement and commercial awareness while contributing to sustainable water management solutions across the UK and Ireland?


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