Senior Hydrologist

1 month ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom RSK Group Full time
The Vacancy

To support our next growth phase, we're seeking a Senior Hydrologist to join our Team. Available office working locations: Stirling, Scotland, Melbourne, Derbyshire, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, and Aske, North Yorkshire

As a Senior Hydrologist, you will join a technically diverse, outstanding, and agile team of professionals, where your achievements are celebrated, and the development of your personal brand is encouraged.

If you're up for a challenge and want to expand your technical capabilities, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for

Responsibilities
  • Developing hydrological assessments, including flood risk assessments, water resource assessments, and drought risk assessments.
  • Conducting hydrological modelling and analysis to support conceptual site models and risk assessments.
  • Preparing technical reports, proposals, and other documents for clients and regulators.
  • Communicating effectively with clients, stakeholders, and regulators.
  • Collaborating with principal staff members on project management and technical guidance.
  • Providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff members.

Qualifications and Experience
  • A postgraduate degree level qualification in either Catchment Management, Hydrology, Geomorphology, Geography, Environmental Science, Hydrogeology, Engineering Geology, or similar.
  • At least 4 years demonstratable practical and technical experience.
  • Experience of hydrological calculations using ReFH2 and WINFAP.
  • Experience in the application of hydraulic modelling software such as Flood Modeller, TUFLOW and HEC-RAS.
  • Experience with Grapher, GIS and/or AutoCAD.
  • Experience of UK planning regulations.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical issues to a non-technical audience.
  • Team and project management skills commensurate with your grade and experience.
  • A valid full UK driving licence.

Personal Attributes
  • A positive, self-starting, and flexible attitude with a real interest in learning and growth.
  • A desire to get stuck in and apply expertise in a pragmatic way.
  • A passion for building great relationships with colleagues and clients alike.

The Package
  • A salary in the region of £30,000 to £40,000 with a higher salary potentially negotiable.
  • Permanent contract, working 40 hours per week within Monday to Friday.
  • Available office working locations: Stirling, Scotland, Melbourne, Derbyshire, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, and Aske, North Yorkshire.
  • A hybrid working pattern is encouraged with flexible start and finish times and family friendly working arrangements available.
  • Performance based individual bonus scheme.
  • 35 days annual leave including bank holidays and an annual leave purchase scheme.
  • Contributory private pension.
  • Private medical insurance, including dental and optical benefits.
  • Discounted gym memberships.
  • Income protection and life cover.
  • Cycle to work and electric vehicle schemes.
  • Volunteering and numerous team away days.
  • Retirement and mortgage advice.

If this opportunity speaks to you, even if you don't meet all the criteria, we would love to hear more about you and what you might bring to the business.

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About Us

We are a close-knit, client-focused firm of water scientists and engineers. Our core services cover industrial and private water supplies, flood risk management and drainage and water treatment. We have forged close working relationships with private individuals and national and global businesses, including DIAGEO, Nestle, Astra Zeneca, Bellway Homes, Associated British Ports, and Elveden Estates. Our merging with RSK will enable both companies to rely on mutual expertise and greatly expand our hydrogeology and hydrology capabilities. Envireau Water will continue to deliver the excellent service they are known for while also exploring new opportunities across the public sector.

Envireau Water was founded in 1998 and operates throughout Ireland and the UK. Our team, incorporating water specialists and academics, works collaboratively with clients to find robust, cost-effective solutions to complex water problems, keeping sustainability and quality at the forefront of every result.

Envireau Water is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

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Discounted Gym Membership

Mental Health Support

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