Senior Hydrologist

**RSK Land Development and Engineering (LDE) Ltd**, part of the **RSK Group** are looking for a **Senior Hydrologist** to join the team in **Wigan.** This is a **full-time, permanent** position.

RSK LDE Ltd was formed in 2003 after a number of specialist design engineers joined RSK in order to strengthen its existing in-house capabilities. It now has a highly experienced team made up of professional civil and structural engineering staff with many years experience in the assessment, design and construction of major development projects.

**Role and Responsibilities**:
To support and strengthen RSK Land & Development Engineering Ltd (LDE) in hydrology including undertaking Flood Risk Assessments, concept and detail drainage designs, Environmental Impact Assessment chapters on hydrology and sustainable engineering solutions to provide water quality improvements.
- Development of Flood Risk Assessment, EIA and outline drainage assessment reports.
- Understand role within hydrology team including budgets and timescales available for undertaking required works.
- To support with incoming enquiries, tenders, details and projects in accordance with LDE QA procedures.
- Maintain and develop technical capability through Continuing Professional Development (CPD), including mentoring and guiding junior staff.
- Financial management of costs on hydrology projects are managed within agreed fee budgets.
- Keep up to date with changes in legislation, best practice and relevant polices
- Understand the required programme, co-ordination, communication and LDE involvement within project to ensure satisfactory delivery of a project.
- Maintain and develop technical or management capability through CPD, attending internal and external seminars regularly.
- Attend training seminars when relevant and present key points to colleagues.
- Undertake calculations and designs using an efficient and rationalised process to the latest design standards.
- Be aware of project deadlines and allocated time to work items.
- Senior staff should use their experience to advise and mentor more junior members of the team.

**Qualifications and Experience**:

- Member or working towards membership of relevant Institute (CIWEM)
- Ability to organise and prioritise work effectively.
- Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
- Ability to communicate effectively with the design team and external clients, both verbally and in writing.
- Experienced in use of:

- Microsoft products including Excel, Word and Power Point.
- FEH, WINFAP FEH, Flood modeller, HEC-RAS and other flood modelling software
- AutoCAD and WinDES
- Awareness of ground modelling software such as PDS
- Competent in the use of Excel, Word and Power Point.
- Effective communication skills.

**Salary and Benefits**:

- £40,000 - £60,000, depending on experience
- Contributory pension scheme
- A flexible benefits programme, including the option to buy additional holidays, childcare vouchers and private health care
- Regular training and career development
- Access to mental health support
- Professional financial advice
- Discounted gym memberships

If this opportunity speaks to you, we would love to hear more about you and what you might bring to the business.

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**_ RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies._