Principal Hydrogeologist

RPS Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in Manchester seeks a Principal Hydrogeologist to manage projects, ensure quality, and develop client relationships. The ideal candidate will have expertise in hydrogeology and strong leadership skills. This position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits including flexible working options and support for professional development.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Health screening

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and manage a team effectively.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in project management with financial accountability.

Responsibilities

• Plan, review and manage projects to meet client deadlines.
• Take accountability for project performance and finances.
• Quality control project output per QA standards.

Skills

Leadership skills

Strong report writing skills

Good communication skills

Financial and project management skills

Ability to build relationships

Job description

Principal Hydrogeologist

We are looking for a Principal Hydrogeologist to join our Environmental Compliance and Ground Engineering Team.

Purpose of Role

Responsible for the management of the Water Science (Hydrogeology / Hydrochemistry) of the SW Environment Team. Acting as a Project Manager, contributing towards the success of the office through the effective and efficient delivery of projects, development of key client relationships and the securing of new business.

Key contacts relationships

Internal :

SW Environment Team Section Heads and Directors Associated Technical teams across the Region and Division

Support Functions (Finance, HR, Bids and Marketing)

External :

Existing and New Clients

Environment Agency

Natural Resources Wales

Key responsibilities

Plan, review and manage own projects ensuring client requirements and deadlines are met in accordance with the QA system

Take accountability for own projects, monitoring both performance and finances

Quality control the output of projects in accordance with the approved QA system including preparing project plans and fee agreements

Ensure quality advice is provided and work meets the required standard

Contributing to the development of the SW Environment Team business including work winning and marketing

Provide weekly / monthly reports as requested by Technical Director

Support client management in conjunction with Directors

Responsible for signing timesheets / holidays of staff responsible for

Responsible for interfacing with other section heads and Directors to ensure appropriate use and deployment of staff and resources to meet the team's operational and project needs

i Undertake appraisals and development of direct staff reportees

i Supervise and support junior members of staff where relevant

Person Specification

Leadership skills and ability to manage a team

Strong report writing skills

Good communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills

Ability to support / supervise junior members of the team

Good financial and project management skills

Ability to build and maintain working relationships both internally and externally

Ability to identify opportunities for securing new business / clients

Responsible for contributing towards own professional development

Good technical knowledge in area of expertise

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 encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You’ll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.

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.

What happens next?

The Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application. If your application is progressed, you’ll have a conversation with one of our recruiters followed by a two-stage interview process with the Team.

If this opportunity suits your career journey, we’d love to hear from you. All applications will be considered, and we will try our best to respond to you within seven working days.

Our commitment to Diversityand Inclusion

Mindful that a truly inclusive organization must make appropriate use of talent on a global basis and without unnecessary barriers, we are committed to embedding diversity and inclusion principles in all People processes in order to be as diverse as the communities and clients we work with, thereby securing, developing, and retaining the best available talent for the company’s future.

Our approach to Diversityand inclusion

Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work.

‘Stronger Together’ is one of our five core behaviours and it is inherent in creating an inclusive workplace :

‘We are respectful, acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent. People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.’

Recruitment Agencies

We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require any further information.