Water Framework Directive Scientist

AtkinsRéalis; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working culture

International remote working

Flexible holiday allowances

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Ireland seeks a highly motivated specialist to lead Water Framework Directive compliance assessments and EIAR chapters. You will work with environmental scientists, engineers and planners to deliver integrated services across Ireland and beyond.

The role offers flexible/hybrid working with travel across Ireland. You should have significant consultancy experience, leading projects and teams, and a Chartered or developing Chartered status.

Qualifications

• Lead and manage Water Framework Directive (WFD) compliance assessments across projects.
• Present findings concisely with clear argument and evidence.
• Drive evidence-based solutions from data to inform decisions.
• Lead WFD-related EIAR chapters and collaborate across teams.
• Mentor junior staff and promote collaborative working across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead undertaking of Water Framework Directive compliance assessments.
• Lead technical WFD chapters for EIARs.
• Support work-winning activities to secure more WFD-focused work.
• Collaborate with the wider team to ensure WFD compliance.
• Liaise with internal/external project teams to deliver environmental outcomes.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Report writing

Presentation skills

Data analysis

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Post-graduate qualification

Chartered status/aspiring

Job description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world's most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies, with over 50,000 employees worldwide. At AtkinsRéalis, we offer more than just a job. We offer an opportunity to make a difference and shape the world to benefit future generations and the natural environment. We have a multi-disciplinary Water Management Consultancy group that continues to grow and now has ~10 specialists across Ireland. We have a reputation for technical excellence, innovation and actively shaping the future of our industry. We are a friendly and approachable team. We enjoy the work we do and have fun while doing it.

We are seeking to expand the team and to add to and expand our existing service offerings. If you are looking to deliver interesting and significant water-focused projects, influence environmental outcomes at the project level and beyond, and work within a strong culture of wellbeing, innovation and inclusivity, this is the place for you.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our dynamic team and to help ensure projects are compliant with the EU Water Framework Directive (WFD). You should have significant experience in undertaking Water Framework Directive compliance assessments and expertise in a technically related subject (water quality, hydroecology or hydromorphology).

Our team is technically progressive and offers a wonderful opportunity for you to work with like-minded specialists. Within AtkinsRéalis, we operate national and international technical networks to develop and share the very best ideas and practice in our industry. We encourage the production of papers/articles and support our staff in presenting their work at conferences. We actively support staff in their career progression. This is an exceptional environment for you to develop your technical and commercial skills.

We value flexible working and encourage working from different offices across Ireland, flexible hours and home working; you can also work for 20 days a year away from your home base. We also support part-time workers who make up an essential component of our team. The role can be based any of offices in Ireland, namely Dublin, Cork, Dundalk or Galway.

We work for clients across the Ireland, including central government, regulators, Uisce Eireann and local authorities, among others. We have a strong pipeline of work secured with multiple entities on a wide range of projects. We are leading on a variety of unique water industry projects which offer excellent opportunities.

Your role

• To lead the undertaking of Water Framework Directive compliance assessments.
• Lead technical WFD chapters for EIARs.
• To support in work winning activities to secure more WFD focused work.
• Collaborative working with other Water Management Consultancy, and the wider network of AtkinsRéalis' specialists, to ensure projects are compliant with the Water Framework Directive legislation.
• Liaise with internal and external project teams to deliver the best environmental outcomes for affected projects to ensure WFD compliance.
• To work with others in the standardisation and automisation of the WFD assessment process.
• To work effectively as part of a team and with other professionals (environmental scientists, ecologists, water quality specialists, hydrologist, hydrogeologists, hydromorphologists, engineers, and planners) throughout AtkinsRéalis, to provide a consistent and integrated service to our clients.
• To work collaboratively with the wider team delegating to, reviewing the work of and mentoring more junior staff.
• To succeed within this role, you must have a flexible, 'hands-on', proactive approach to your work and be able to demonstrate significant consultancy experience. You must be able to work independently as well as part of a wider team and be comfortable applying your skills in a commercial environment.

About You

Required attributes

• A degree in a relevant discipline and a relevant post-graduate qualification.
• Experienced in leading, undertaking and or of managing teams to undertaken a range of Water Framework Directive compliance assessments across small to large-scale, complex projects.
• Chartered with an appropriate professional body, or at least working towards obtaining Chartered status.
• A proven ability to undertake, and review data to drive evidence-based solutions.
• A proven ability to present findings in a well-structured, concise argument (verbal or written), supported by evidence.
• A proven understanding of the linkages between the Water Framework Directive (WFD) and the Habitats Directive and mitigation requirements.
• A proven ability to write reports in concise, plain English appropriate to audiences.
• Numerate, literate and familiar with IT software appropriate to the tasks undertaken.

Desirable Qualifications/skills

• Experience of work in Ireland, or at least the UK or in the European Union and thus of the Water Framework Directive and its requirements.
• A valid driving license and availability for travel across Ireland.
• Competent swimmer.

The Individual

• You will have a passion for water.
• You should be highly motivated, enthusiastic and proactive; focused on achieving and delivering technical excellence and sustainable outcomes.
• The individual needs to be skilled at collaborative working, have experience of leading projects and teams, have good interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively.
• In addition, they would need to be flexible, adaptable and prepared to take on new challenges in a commercial environment. Finally, the candidate would need to have excellent communication, report writing and presentation skills.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries and a brilliant range of health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle benefits. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture, international remote working opportunities, and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more.

Additional information

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.