Water Resources Planner


Company:	Portsmouth Water
Salary:	£36,223 - £61,242
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Havant, PO9 1LG
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	7 Aug 2026
Closing date:	5 Sept 2026

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Summary

We’re 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 Southeast of England today.

Portsmouth Water are delighted to have an opening for a Water Resources Planner or a Senior Water Resources Planner. Based in Havant, you'll sit at the heart of our Water Resources team, shaping the Water Resources Management Plan and Drought Plan that keep taps flowing for generations to come. If excellence, integrity and future focus matter to you too, we'd love to hear from you.

What will you be doing?

Key Responsibilities

- Process, analyse and report the data behind our Water Resources Management Plan and Drought Plan.

- Model water resources, groundwater and surface water - and turn results into clear insight.

- Track our water resources position year-round and share timely, insightful reporting.

- Work with consultants to deliver water resources projects to agreed timescales and budgets.

- Represent Portsmouth Water at technical stakeholder groups, internal and external.

- Collaborate with the Havant Thicket Reservoir, production planning, regulations and WINEP teams.

- Support continuous improvement, KPI and WRMP compliance, and a collaborative, safety-first culture.

In addition, a Senior Water Resources Planner responsibilities will include:

- Provide technical guidance on water resources workstreams, supporting a successful PR29.

- Track and monitor delivery of our WRMP through internal and external collaboration.

- Represent the company at Water Resources South East regional planning working groups.

- Support the Asset Directorate on communications with the Executive Team and Board.

What do you need?

Skills, Qualifications & Competencies

- A degree (or equivalent) in an environmental science/water resources discipline or a related discipline

- Obtained or actively working towards professional membership of an environmental or project management body (e.g. CIWEM, Institute of Water).

- Confident numerical literacy and data interpretation skills

- Sound scientific and technical skills in water resources

- Comfortable working as part of a small team and using your own initiative

- Sound administration and organisation skills

- Confident computer literacy skills

- Basic geological and hydrogeological understanding

- Clear written and verbal communication skills

For a Senior Water Resources Planner, we are also looking for:

- Knowledge and experience of relevant UK workstreams (e.g. Drought Planning, WINEP & Environmental Destination, WRMP demand & supply forecasting and options appraisal)

- Sound management and technical skills in water resources

- Well organised, with good time management and a positive, can-do approach

If you are successful for the role, you will be required to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) pre-employment checks that will include a basic disclosure check. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the national security vetting process for either a CTC or SC clearance check. Any offer of employment is conditional upon completion and receipt of satisfactory checks.

💬 We recognise people want to work in a variety of different ways, and that’s why we’re happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Please feel free to talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may be looking for.

📌 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?

At Portsmouth Water, we believe in rewarding our people. Here’s just a taste of what’s waiting for you when you join the team:

🌴 Holidays Made Better

Enjoy 25-27 (depending on salary grade) 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.

🎁 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!

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