CareerPlan

Water Smart Development Specialist

Huntingdon, GBFull-time£50k–£60k2026-10-27 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Provide technical knowledge and practical support to help developers, designers, and local authorities implement water-smart solutions in real-world developments.

Role type

Senior IC water-smart development specialist

Builds

Practical guidance, design notes, specifications, and demonstrator projects for water-smart communities

Domain

Water management, sustainable drainage, built environment

Required skills

water efficiency, rainwater harvesting, greywater recycling, sustainable drainage, non-potable water systems, Integrated Water Management, technical guidance development, stakeholder engagement, workshop delivery, emerging technology tracking

Preferred skills

experience in housing/development/planning/construction, knowledge of water reuse, demonstrator programmes, training delivery

Technologies

water-smart technologies, non-potable water systems

Responsibilities

Provide specialist technical advice on water-smart approaches; support development projects by reviewing proposals and identifying integration opportunities; develop design guidance and technical notes; support demonstrator and pilot projects; deliver workshops and training; track emerging technologies and regulations; capture and share learning; provide technical input to Integrated Water Management initiatives

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC