RPS is looking for a Senior Hydrology Consultant to join our Environmental Team in various locations. We will be open to consider part-time or job share as well as professionals looking to return to work. RPS is a leading global multi-disciplinary consultancy. We specialise in all areas of the built and natural environment, shaping the future of our environmental, social and economic landscapes.
What you'll be doing:
· Hydrological Analysis using FEH, WINFAP and ReFH
· Supporting the preparation of Environment Statements
· Undertaking site walkovers and support site environmental sampling and monitoring programmes
· Undertaking literature and web-based research on technical issues
· Contributing to the development of the team by providing support and mentoring
Your skills and experience
· Strong technical understanding of the key sources of flooding and sustainable drainage
· Report writing and have knowledge of the UK environmental regulatory guidance
· Able to demonstrate complete knowledge of the NPPF, associated PPG and SuDS guidance, with a good understanding of the UK planning regime.
· Experience of Microdrainage / Infodrainage modelling and hydraulic modelling techniques (e.g. Flood Modeller Pro/Tuflow) an advantage;
· Environmental Science, Hydrology or similar degree, preferably with a related MSc;
What we offer you
We will provide you with a flexible, friendly and creative environment to develop your skills and challenge yourself. We support our people to innovate, collaborate and build meaningful careers. Our network of people and knowledge will expand your horizons and give you access to a variety of interesting projects across the UK.
Our employees are rewarded with competitive salaries, 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, Dental Cover, Gadget Insurance, Professional Memberships and access to BenefitHub offering discounts, cash back offers and rewards
Representing an exciting new chapter in our business, on 24 January 2023 RPS became a Tetra Tech company. With 27,000 employees in more than 550 offices in more than 120 countries on seven continents, Tetra Tech is a leading, global provider of consulting and engineering services. As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to offer our people market-leading development and project opportunities, helping to solve some of the world’s most complex problems.
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