The Vacancy
Binnies an RSK Group company is recruiting Graduate Hydraulic Consultant to join our industry-respected Flood, Coastal and Environment team nominally in Chester, Bradford-on-Avon, Swansea, Redhill or Glasgow but with remote working opportunities.
The successful candidate will help deliver our client's flood and coastal erosion risk management programme; Reservoirs Act compliance works; flood mapping updates; and fish passage improvements and river restoration work. They will develop and work with models of varying scales (local, catchment and national) and flood risk sources (fluvial, coastal and surface water).
You should be driven to develop and improve your technical skills and motivated to gain a professional qualification within a few years with a Professional Organisation such as the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management. In return we will enrol you in our Graduate Training Scheme and give you access to senior mentors and role models in technical specialisms, who will support you to become Chartered as your career develops. We will provide a supportive team atmosphere to enable you to thrive, in line with our ENGAGED cultural values.
Roles and Responsibilities:
* Undertake hydrological analysis for model inputs
* Prepare scopes for topographic and channel surveys
* Develop hydraulic models from survey and check and review third party models
* Model validation against gauged data
* Appraisal of flood risk management solutions and residual risk
* Author clear, concise and technically accurate modelling reports
* Author Flood Risk Assessments / Flood Consequence Assessments to support planning applications
* Communicate effectively as part of a distributed and multi-disciplinary team and be able to work and manage time and resources effectively
* Show a desire to grow with, and progress within the company and wider industry and achieve a professional qualification (e.g. CIWEM)
Required Qualifications:
* Degree (2:1 or above) in geography, engineering, environmental science or other relevant subject (other relevant technical qualification can be considered)
* Preferably a relevant post graduate qualification
* Hold a valid UK driving licence for site visits
Required Awareness and Knowledge:
* Knowledge and understanding of basic hydrological and hydraulic principles and their practical application
* Awareness of how modelling software is used (eg. Flood Modeller (FM), TUFLOW/ESTRY and HEC-RAS)
* Awareness of hydrological assessment using rainfall-runoff (e.g. ReFH2) and statistical methods
* Knowledge and understanding of GIS software, preferably ArcGIS or QGIS
* Awareness of the National Planning Policy Framework and Planning Policy Wales in relation to assessing and managing flood risk
* Knowledge of programming/macro writing e.g. python scripts
Benefits:
* Competitive salary
* Flexible working (part time available, remote working for part of the role)
* Flexible benefits e.g. buy annual leave, varying pension contributions, options for private healthcare
* Continuous training and development – tailored training agreements towards chartership
* Working in a professional environment with high ENGAGED values - Our Culture and Values - Binnies
About Us
We develop intelligent solutions using our award-winning integrated planning and design approach to deliver functional infrastructure and lasting environmental and social legacies. This is backed by a culture that has stayed true since our foundation over 100 years ago. We create new possibilities for humanity through our innovative approach to delivery.
Together with our clients, we are always striving to find a smarter way to deliver projects. From providing low carbon, sustainable and resilient water solutions, flood alleviation and environment services, to connecting people with insights and data. Our business exists to improve the quality of life for our local communities today and for generations to come.
Binnies is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.
At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.
Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.
If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?
Benefits
Private Health Insurance
Income Protection
High Street Vouchers
Life Assurance
Annual Leave Purchase
Cycle to Work Scheme
Discounted Gym Membership
Mental Health Support
Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme