Responsibilities
* Work on technical delivery of a wide range of projects, including the following:
* Water environment components of environmental management, including input into construction environmental management plans, post‑consent discharge of planning obligations, and support on water advice to the construction industry.
* Site works, such as site walkover surveys, monitoring borehole installation, hydraulic testing, and groundwater/surface‑water level and quality monitoring programmes.
* Support clients with abstraction licensing, Hydrogeological Risk Assessments for landfill and deposit for recovery permits, and Groundwater Risk Assessments for groundwater discharges / groundwater activity permits.
* Involvement in all aspects of successful project delivery including proposal writing, risk identification, project set‑up, tracking progress against budgets, and ensuring high‑quality deliverables to strengthen client relationships.
* Provide workload instruction to others in the team and other disciplines.
* Support the development of more junior members of the team through on‑the‑job training and guidance.
* Have input into the strategic direction, planning and development of the team, creating new opportunities and prospects, and enhancing team capacity and capability.
* Keep abreast of technical innovation, changes to regulations, and contribute to ensuring high‑value advice that complies with recognised best practice, technical guidance and UK regulations.
Location and Working Arrangement
Preferably located in the Chester Office; consideration will be given to applicants from further afield. The role is full‑time with flexible and hybrid working options available, and part‑time arrangements may be considered.
Qualifications
* Relevant academic qualification(s) and either working toward or already registered as a Chartered specialist through a UK/EU recognised organisation (or equivalent overseas organisation).
* Experience contributing to the delivery of a range of technical water environment / hydrogeology needs.
* Specialist technical skills acquired through employment and training – e.g., awareness of best practices for collecting surface water and groundwater samples, knowledge of requirements for Environmental Impact Assessment assessments, and expertise using specialist software for GIS, analysis and modelling.
* Good awareness of the requirements placed on businesses in the UK by water-related legislation and regulation.
* Ability to communicate technical concepts and findings to audiences with different levels of technical ability through written reports and meetings (both online and in person).
* Ability to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative, and holding a full, current driving licence valid in the UK.
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