Associate Director - Hydrology

RPS Group Limited; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Associate Director in Hydrology, where your leadership will drive innovative drainage solutions. This role offers the chance to lead a dedicated team while engaging with key stakeholders to manage water quality and sewage effectively. With a focus on professional development and flexible working, you'll find a supportive environment that values your contributions. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous leave, and a range of benefits designed to enhance your career and well-being. Be part of a company that is committed to solving complex environmental challenges and making a real difference in the community.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Group disability scheme

Share incentive scheme

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Health screening

Employee assistance programme

Dental cover

Professional memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading hydrology teams in consultancy.
• Strong knowledge of drainage strategies and water quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead drainage strategy projects from concept to design.
• Consult with authorities and stakeholders on water management.
• Mentor junior staff and enhance team capabilities.

Skills

Leadership in Hydrology

Water Quality Management

Sewage Management

Stakeholder Consultation

Flood Risk Assessment

Business Development

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or related field

Professional Memberships

Job description

Associate Director - Hydrology

We are looking for two TDs to join our Hydrology Team in Edinburgh and Leeds.

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 for 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.

You will currently be holding a leadership role for a hydrology team in a consultancy company.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Undertake and complete drainage strategies from conceptual stage to detailed design stage;
2. Provide leadership in the areas of water quality, sewage management, and consenting;
3. Undertake consultations with Local Planning Authorities (LPA), Lead Local Flood Authorities (LLFA), and other stakeholders including Water Companies and Regulators;
4. Undertake site walkovers and other technical and departmental duties associated with the role;
5. Provide support in completing Flood Risk Assessments and ES Chapters;
6. Support in bid preparation and fee proposals;
7. Research and business development of potential new clients;
8. Attendance at client and regulatory meetings;
9. Keep up to date with drainage design trends, customer awareness, and design techniques;
10. Contribute to the development and mentoring of junior staff and the continual improvement of the Drainage team design and modelling capability.

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 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.

RPS, A Tetra Tech Company

Representing an exciting new chapter in our business, on 24 January 2023 RPS became a Tetra Tech company. With over 28,000 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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