Consultant - Hydrology

at  RPS Group

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Permanent
Annual Salary
31,000.00 - 38,000.00
Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics

We are looking for a Consultant to join our Hydrology Team in London
RPS projects are all around you. We define, design and manage projects that create shared value to a complex, urbanising and resource-scarce world. Our people are our success. We need people who share our passion on solving the problems that matter. With us, you’ll find work that is challenging and rewarding, and you’ll be supported every step of the way.
What you’ll be doing:
You will currently be working with environmental issues preferably related to the water environment. Having worked in your role for between 1 to 3 years and having started to develop an understanding of water environment issues such as flooding, water quality, droughts and drainage. You will have some experience working with the associated software and you will be passionate in developing a better water environment in the UK.
Key responsibilities:
Research water issues such as flooding, water quality, droughts and drainage using publicly available and bespoke data sets.
Undertake site walkovers and other technical and departmental duties associated with the role;
Provide support in completing Flood Risk Assessments and ES Chapters;
Undertake consultations with Local Planning Authorities (LPA), Lead Local Flood Authorities (LLFA) and other Stakeholders including EA;
Support in bid preparation and fee proposals;
Who we’re looking for:
We are primarily looking for a qualified engineer or scientist with a relevant degree such as Civil Engineering or Physical Geography, but we are interested in you as long as you have relevant expertise and are a self-starting team player.
What’s in it for you?
We will provide you with a competitive salary, opportunities to invest and many other benefits including: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, Option to purchase up to 5 extra days per year, Company pension scheme, Group Disability Scheme, Share Incentive Scheme, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Health Screening, Employee Assistance Programme (including numerous wellbeing initiatives and mental health support), Dental Cover, Professional Memberships and access to BenefitHub offering discounts, cash back offers and rewards.
We’re an accredited training provider – from entry level to master’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we support learning and development for everyone.
A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you’ll be supported as far as you want to go.
We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You’ll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.
We understand the need to work flexibly, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we’re happy to talk about flexible working. This is a workplace that works for you.
A career here is far from ordinary. Here you’re not a number, you’re part of the solution.