Chief Hydrologist

Hydrology Expertise: A Leading Role in Water Management

We are seeking an experienced hydrology professional to join our team at RPS Group, a global consulting and engineering services provider.

Job Overview:

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the development of drainage strategies from conceptual stages to detailed design stages. This role requires strong leadership skills, expertise in water quality management, sewage management, and consenting processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake consultations with Local Planning Authorities (LPA), Lead Local Flood Authorities (LLFA), and other stakeholders, including water companies and regulators.
• Conduct site walkovers and perform technical and departmental duties associated with the role.
• Provide support in completing Flood Risk Assessments and Environmental Statements.
• Support bid preparation and fee proposals.
• Research and business development of potential new clients.
• Attend client and regulatory meetings.
• Stay up-to-date with drainage design trends, customer awareness, and design techniques.
• Contribute to the development and mentoring of junior staff and improve the Drainage team's design and modeling capability.

What We Offer:

RPS Group provides a competitive salary range of $100,000 - $150,000 per year, depending on experience. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 25 days' holiday + bank holidays, option to purchase extra days off, company pension scheme, group disability scheme, share incentive scheme, life assurance, cycle to work scheme, health screening, employee assistance programme, dental cover, professional memberships, and access to BenefitHub offering discounts and cashback offers.

About Us:

RPS Group is a Disability Confident Employer and works in partnership with Inclusive Employers. We're proud to support reservists and their families, having signed the Armed Forces Covenant. Our inclusive culture enables our people to do things differently, working in ways to suit them while delivering their best for RPS.

Career Development:

We understand the need to work flexibly, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard. We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. You'll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.

Your Career at RPS:

A career here is far from ordinary. Here you're not a number, you're part of the solution. We know we develop better solutions together. That's why we're committed to ensuring Fairness, Inclusivity, and Respect in all that we do.