Senior Water Resources WINEP Officer (14‑month contract)

About the role

The Senior Water Resources WINEP Officer will lead the delivery of Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP) projects across Bristol Water’s water resources portfolio. This 14‑month contract role combines technical leadership, stakeholder engagement and programme delivery to meet environmental obligations and achieve sustainable water resource outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Act as technical lead for water resources WINEP projects, providing specialist advice on water resources, environmental impacts and regulatory obligations.
• Lead and review technical investigations, options appraisals and environmental assessments, producing and reviewing technical reports and recommendations.
• Manage multiple WINEP projects to agreed timescales, budgets and quality standards, supporting programme planning, budgeting and reporting.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation actions while maintaining robust governance and reporting arrangements.
• Lead relationships with regulators such as the Environment Agency and Natural England, supporting negotiations and securing agreement on project outcomes.
• Build partnerships with environmental organisations, local authorities, landowners and industry stakeholders.
• Support the development of future water resources investigation programmes and influence long‑term environmental and water resource strategies.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading water resources or environmental projects.
• Experience working with regulators including the Environment Agency and Natural England.
• Ability to produce high‑quality technical reports and recommendations.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with environmental organisations, local authorities and landowners.

Required skills

What we offer

• Salary £45,000‑£55,000 per year
• 14‑month contract
• Based in Bristol, South West England