Consultant - Hydrology

RPS Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental consultancy is seeking an experienced Consultant - Hydrology for their London facility. The successful candidate will work on research related to water issues such as flooding and water quality and assist in various technical duties. A degree in Civil Engineering or Physical Geography and experience in the water environment are required. This role offers a competitive salary, extensive benefits including holidays, a pension scheme, health screening, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Option to purchase up to 5 extra days

Company pension scheme

Health screening

Dental cover

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-3 years experience in water environment (flooding, water quality, droughts, drainage).
• Qualified engineer or scientist with a relevant degree.

Responsibilities

• Research water issues such as flooding, water quality, droughts and drainage.
• Undertake site walkovers for technical assessments.
• Complete Flood Risk Assessments and Environmental Statements.

Skills

Understanding of water environment issues

Experience with relevant software

Research skills

Team player

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Degree in Physical Geography

Job description

Consultant - Hydrology

We are searching for an experienced Consultant - Hydrology at our London Farringdon Street facility.

Overview

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.

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 ESChapters.
• 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.

Required Qualifications

• Qualified engineer or scientist with a relevant degree (Civil Engineering, Physical Geography, etc.)

• Minimum 1‑3 years experience in water environment (flooding, water quality, droughts, drainage).

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, dental cover, professional memberships, and access to BenefitHub offering discounts, cash back offers and rewards.

Employment Details

Type: Permanent
Annual Salary: £31,000.00 – £38,000.00

EEO Statement

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.