Water Infrastructure Advisory
From Strategy to Execution
Israel leads the world in water technology and infrastructure, reusing nearly 90% of its wastewater, four times more than any other nation. We bring that expertise to governments and utilities worldwide.
The Context
The Global Water Challenge
Water Scarcity
Rapid population growth and urbanisation are placing unprecedented demand on limited water resources, pushing arid regions toward energy-intensive desalination at national scale.
Infrastructure Gaps
Ageing distribution networks, limited strategic storage capacity, and the need for emergency reserves require comprehensive modernisation and expansion.
Regulatory Complexity
Navigating national and regional authorities, permitting frameworks, and public-private partnership structures demands deep institutional knowledge.
Our Method
Where Strategy Meets Engineering
We bridge government policy and engineering execution, from strategy to commissioning.
Decades of national-scale water engineering with senior government affairs expertise.
We take the know-how built inside Israel's water sector, the world's leading water economy, and apply it to national projects at home and, increasingly, abroad.
Strategic Assessment
Policy alignment, demand analysis, opportunity mapping
Project Structuring
Regulatory framework, financing model, partnership design
Engineering Design
Technology selection, detailed design, procurement strategy
Delivery Oversight
EPC management, commissioning, operational handover
Capabilities
Core Services
Water Infrastructure Strategy
National master planning, demand forecasting, and investment prioritisation.
Desalination Projects
Technology selection, EPC advisory, and grid integration.
National Water Systems
Strategic storage, emergency reserves, and distribution networks.
Wastewater Treatment and Reuse
Advanced treatment and effluent reuse programmes, built on Israel's world-leading ~90% reuse rate.
Water Infrastructure Security
Physical protection of water facilities, critical assets, and national supply systems.
Cybersecurity for Water Systems
IT/OT security frameworks, threat monitoring, and resilience for utilities and critical infrastructure.
EPC Advisory and Project Leadership
Owner's engineer, contractor selection, and delivery oversight.
Government and Regulatory Interface
Policy coordination, permitting, and stakeholder management.
Additional capabilities include water transmission networks, utility transformation, project development and structuring, and international partnerships.
Engineering Experience
Project and Technology Experience
Facilities and Technologies
- Development and implementation of large-scale seawater desalination (SWRO) plants
- Planning and execution of municipal and industrial wastewater treatment facilities
- Advanced tertiary treatment: membrane systems (UF/MBR), UV disinfection, ozonation, and biological processes
- Water transmission systems, pumping stations, reservoirs, and hydraulic infrastructure
Delivery and Leadership
- Integration of energy systems with water facilities, including power generation and energy optimisation
- EPC and Design-Build management from feasibility through detailed engineering, construction, commissioning, and performance testing
- Technical specifications, tender documentation, design reviews, risk assessments, and value engineering
- Leadership of multidisciplinary engineering teams, coordinating government authorities, utilities, consultants, contractors, and international technology suppliers
The Partners
Leadership
Amir Shneider
Founder and Managing Director
Senior executive with LL.B. and LL.M. degrees. Extensive experience in strategic leadership, government affairs, and infrastructure policy.
- Chief of Staff to Israel's Minister of Finance
- Director of several publicly traded companies spanning energy, construction, and international hospitality
- Head of Regulation, Israel Farmers Federation (agricultural water policy)
- Advisor to Minister of National Infrastructures (Water Portfolio)
- CEO, Forum of Competitive Public Transportation Companies
Moti Shiri
Senior Partner | Head of Water Sector
More than three decades leading national water infrastructure, desalination, and large-scale engineering. Former EVP at Mekorot, Israel's National Water Company.
- EVP Technology and Engineering, Mekorot (multi-billion NIS programmes)
- EVP Development and Special Projects (NIS 1B+ annual budget)
- Fifth Water Supply System to Jerusalem
- National Water Carrier modernisation
- EPC Manager, New Ashkelon Desalination Plant
Project Examples
Delivery at National Scale
New Ashkelon Desalination Plant
EPC management of Israel's newest large-scale seawater desalination plant.
Fifth Water Supply System to Jerusalem
Multi-billion NIS national infrastructure programme securing the capital's water supply.
New National Carrier System
Modernisation of Israel's national water transmission backbone, integrating desalinated water.
Experience
Track Record
Partner Experience Includes
Recommendations
Industry References
Senior figures in Israel's water sector who can speak directly to our work:
Contact Us
We welcome inquiries from government agencies, utilities, investors, and EPC contractors seeking strategic advisory and project leadership in water infrastructure.
Shneider Foresight Ltd.
Tel Aviv, Israel
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