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£25k – £33k

Due to the continued success and growing workload of our client’s water business, they are seeking to recruit a Wastewater Modeller at Consultant and Senior Consultant level to their Water & Waste Water Division.

Working for the Water & Wastewater division you will be responsible for water, wastewater, drainage design and project management on a variety of projects. Principally you will be working on schemes involving public water, wastewater and sewerage systems, including initial investigations, computer modelling, option evaluation and detailed design for construction.

Projects may also include drainage from highways, commercial, residential and public buildings including connections to public sewers, local watercourses and soakaways using both traditional and SUDS solutions.

The ideal candidate for this role will need to be able to demonstrate the following level of skills and experience:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or other appropriate qualification.
• Recently chartered or approaching chartership.
• Able to produce technical reports in a clear and concise form
• Able to communicate effectively with both colleagues and clients
• Competent in using IT including Word, Excel, Power-point, email and the Internet
• Able to work with and manage junior engineers and technicians
• Good presentational skills

For the successful applicant responsibilities will include;

• Responsible for preparation of briefs, scope of works etc
• Completion of technical tasks as appropriate to complete works
• Liaison with clients and other outside organisations (e.g. SEPA, Building Control, Local Authority Planners, etc
• Carrying out all tasks in accordance with the company’s Quality Assurance procedures.
• Using relevant software packages – MapInfo, WinDes and InfoWorks experience would be advantageous.

Candidates will be encouraged to join/transfer to the company’s ICE or CIWEM training schemes and to develop their skills under a structured programme of training and experience.

In return our client will offer the successful applicant a salary in the region of £25,000 - £33,000 plus a benefits package which includes;

• 25 days annual leave
• Flexible annual leave scheme
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Share Incentive Plan
• Employee Car Ownership Scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Professional Membership Fees paid
• Personal Accident Cover

 

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£32k - £38k

Our client’s small but specialised Water Management group located in the North of England is currently looking for talented Senior Hydrologist’s to join them in Manchester. The majority of the group's workload at present relates to flood risk assessment either to accompany planning applications for development schemes or to advise land owners and insurance agents of the flood risk posed to their sites and appropriate mitigation measures that could be adopted.

In addition, the team supports the environmental and engineering sectors of the company in other hydrological and drainage assessments, including water quality assessments, thermal discharge modelling, catchment water resource assessment and bridge or culvert sizing.

The ideal candidate will have a first Degree in a relevant subject (hydrology, water resources or environmental sciences). A first Degree in a numerate subject would be acceptable with a second Degree in a relevant subject or with sufficient relevant experience.

Applicants should have demonstrable knowledge of FEH methodologies, river and floodplain modelling, flood mapping, flood risk assessment and planning procedure. It is preferable for the candidate to have a broader knowledge of hydrology such as catchment hydrology, low and mean flow characterisation, hydrometry, water quality assessment, water resource assessment, floodplain management planning, strategic flood risk assessment, risk assessment and cost-benefit analysis, GIS mapping and analysis and drainage assessment. Knowledge of specialist software is required, such as FEH, WMS, SMS, ISIS / InfoWorks, HEC-RAS, TUFLOW, MicroDrainage WinDES and GIS packages.

Suitable candidates will have the following;

• A working knowledge of appropriate legislative and regulatory requirements for flood risk assessments and planning procedure, water quality and the Water Framework Directive.
• Ability to effectively liaise with key stakeholders and Clients and communicate within and between multiple interdisciplinary teams.
• Experience of project management, including Client and sub-contractor liaison, financial and schedule management and responsibility for conformance to health, safety and environment and quality assurance requirements.
• Evidence of support and mentoring of junior staff and peers.
• Strong financial and risk management abilities, including experience in interfacing with Clients, contractors and staff to deliver effective, timely and financially sound project solutions.

For the successful applicant the role will include the following;

• Conduct flood risk assessments and water resource assessments using appropriate software.
• Provide advice to scientists and engineers working on Masterplan designs and drainage schemes for urban development and infrastructure projects.
• Construct, calibrate and analyse hydrological and hydraulic models of watercourses and floodplains for flood risk and water quality assessments.
• Undertake hydrological and catchment water resource modelling and provide support to environmental scientists in the fields of contaminant risk assessment, environmental impact assessment and water resource assessments.
• The analysis of field and analytical data and the preparation of accurate, concise reports.
• Support and mentor junior staff and peers.
• Be expected to build relationships within the company across the North of England and nationally to maximise business opportunities.

In return our client will offer the successful applicant a salary in the region of £32k - £38k along with a fantastic benefits package.

 

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Our client’s Coastal & Rivers team is continually in demand worldwide for projects involving coastal and river management and the enhancement of the environment. A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a new Advice Group Director to further consolidate, develop and expand the Advisory Group covering the North East & Cumbria (based in Newcastle) working for a range of local and national clients.

In Newcastle there is currently a team of nine Coastal & Rivers staff, with relevant project work relating to all aspects of flood and coastal risk management (flooding, erosion), coastal processes studies, river hydrology and hydraulics.

The role for the successful applicant will include;

• Develop and implement a marketing and business development strategy.
• Recruit, appoint and manage team members to deliver this strategy.
• Provide technical direction, mentoring and line management to team members.
• Provide financial and timescale control on project delivery and on non-project related costs.
• Manage and/or direct large and complex projects, delivering them to clients on time and to budget.
• Lead the marketing of Company services, including the preparation of proposals and pre-qualification documents.
• Provide technical inputs to a range of river, estuary and coastal projects.

The ideal candidate will be someone who has:

• Commercial awareness
• Excellent financial and timescale control skills
• An analytical approach
• Be solution oriented
• Entrepreneurial spirit while demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills

In return our client offers a competitive salary plus a range of benefits including a contributory pension, discretionary company bonus, Health and Dental care, Life Insurance, 25 days holiday and a flexible working policy.

 

 

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Our client is seeking to appoint a Senior Engineer to provide technical, managerial and marketing support within their Coastal & Rivers team.

The team have an outstanding reputation and are continually in demand worldwide for projects involving coastal and river management and the enhancement of the environment. Their broad knowledge and experience enable them to find practical solutions for the most complex of problems.

Key duties for this role will involve:

• Provide technical direction and mentoring to graduates and engineers
• Manage large and complex projects, delivering them to clients on time and to budget
• Provide assistance with marketing, including the preparation of proposals and business planning
• Deputise for Team Leader as required

You will provide technical inputs to a range of river, estuary and coastal projects including:

• Shoreline / Catchment Flood Management Plans
• Feasibility / Pre-feasibility / Strategy studies
• Outline and detailed appraisals and design
• Construction supervision
• Flood risk assessments
• River hydrology / hydraulics or tidal / coastal process studies

Qualifications and experience sought:

• Experience in river or coastal engineering
• Chartered Engineer via MICE or CIWEM (will consider candidates approaching CEng status if have necessary experience)
• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Civil Engineering
• Awareness of civil engineering industry procedures and best practice
• Previous project management experience
• Good commercial understanding.

Our client offers a competitive salary plus a range of benefits including a contributory pension, discretionary company bonus, health and dental care, life insurance, 25 days holiday and a flexible working policy.

 

 

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A renowned multi-disciplinary consultancy is looking to appoint a Principal Consultant to provide technical leadership to their flood risk consultancy team. The successful applicant will also assist the Practice Leader with the development of the UK market for the services offered by the practice

RESPONSIBILTIES
· Provide technical leadership for the team
· Resource planning
· Mentoring and training/development of staff
· Maintain and develop existing relationship with Client base
· Project Management of flood related projects
· Ensure that the team has adequate resources to deliver the services
· Assist the Practice Leader with the development of the UK market for the services offered by the practice
· Assist the Practice Leader to develop new services in related fields

JOB HOLDER'S PROFILE
· A post graduate qualification, together with an excellent standard of written English
· Excellent communication skills
· A good working knowledge of hydrology and 1D and 2D hydraulic modelling techniques (ISIS, HEC-RAS, TUFLOW) are required and some knowledge of GIS is desirable
· The successful applicant will have experience of team management, business development and financial experience
· A proven track record and experience in a similar role
· Team player
· Adaptable to change with a flexible working attitude
· Good organisation skills
· Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

 

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Working with developers, consultants, local authorities and the public, the sewerage engineer will ensure that assets are protected in line with water industry legislation and company policy. Duties include dealing with local authority planning consultations and sewer network capacities. In addition, the role involves vetting and supervising of sewer adoptions, diversions and other related functions.

Working with a dedicated team of professional staff providing development control on Welsh Water's sewer and water supply assets, also undertaking the client's statutory obligations under the relevant legislation.

It is essential that applicants have an HNC in Engineering or similar followed by 1 - 2 years relevant industry experience, it is desirable to have a BSc/BEng in Engineering.

In return our client will offer the successful applicant a salary in the region of £16k - £26k plus a comprehensive benefits package.

 

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Salary £26000 - 35000

Due to a growth in their workload, this leading consultancy is looking to appoint experienced Hydrologist/Hydrogeologist to join their Water Resources Management division.

The role would be to provide hydrology/hydrogeology support on a range of projects in one of their many UK offices. They are currently delivering a wide range of projects for a diverse client base and are seeking to expand their hydrology/hydrogeology capabilities to support continued business growth in the Water Sector across the UK.

Requirements
The ideal candidate for this role will have a good honours degree in environmental science, geology or a related discipline, along with an MSc in water resources, hydrology, hydrogeology or a related subject. You should have an appropriate amount of experience within consultancy, water company or related fields (although recent graduates will be considered).

Experience of field or modelling techniques for hydrological or hydrogeological investigations would be advantageous and it is expected that you will be a graduate member of CIWEM or a similar professional body and that you will be working towards chartership.

Responsibilities
You will be responsible for hydrology/hydrogeology input into a wide range of projects including water resources and abstraction investigations, flood risk management, and hydroecology for environmental investigations.
You will also be responsible for working with the rest of the team in advancing our technical capability to the highest standard.

Training
The company develops individuals through appropriate on the job training and a portfolio of training and development courses designed to help individuals make the best of their abilities and talents.

Rewards and Benefits
25 days annual leave
Flexible annual leave scheme
Contributory Pension Scheme
Childcare Vouchers
Employee Assistance Programme
Share Incentive Plan
Employee Car Ownership Scheme
Life Assurance Scheme
Professional Membership Fees paid
Personal Accident Cover
Give as You Earn
Discounted Private Medical Insurance
Sports and social events programme
Car Share Programme

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Highly competitive salary + Benefits Package

An international engineering consultancy is looking to appoint a Principal Hydrologist to set up and manage a dedicated flood risk team in their London office.

The successful candidate for this role must be able to demonstrate the necessary knowledge, skills and experience required in the hydrology field, including risk analysis with a background in river engineering, floodplain management planning and risk management.

Experience is required in river and floodplain modelling, flood mapping, floodplain damage and risk assessment, cost-benefit analysis, GIS mapping and analysis, and quantitative risk management. Good communicator ability to manage multiple projects and communicate with multiple teams. Good Project Management and staff management skills. Experience of setting up teams would be desirable. The ability to spot commercial opportunities to expand the company's role on projects and convert these opportunities into fee earning is essential.

The jobholder will be responsible for: -

• Hydrological input to pre-planning work in the London office
• Setting up and developing a dedicated flood risk team in London
• Advice to scientists and engineers working on drainage schemes for urban development and infrastructure projects
• Flood risk assessments will be a key part of the role so a good understanding of these essential
• Assistance with promotional work
• Responsible to Principal in Charge part of a team of forty people in the Development Services Team
• Technical reporting and liaison with Technical Director for Hydrology and Flood Risk

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Our client is looking to recruit a talented, ambitious, technically capable, innovative, self-starting and entrepreneurial Senior Hydrologist to join their UK Water Management team, based in North Wales. Their current water-related project portfolio includes public and private sector Flood Risk Assessment and SUDS, together with hydrological impact assessment and hydrological/hydraulic design work in the Nuclear, Mining and Energy sectors.

The successful applicant will be expected to immediately fulfil a team leader role, overseeing and contributing to the day-to-day running of their core FRA and SUDS projects. Equally, the successful candidate will be expected to actively contribute to business development, to include identification and liaison with potential clients, and preparation of tenders (technical and commercial)

The ideal applicant will hold a Masters or PhD in a water-related discipline and will have 2-3 years professional experience, although exceptional candidates are encouraged to apply. Candidates with MCIWEM/CEng status will have an advantage.

Working experience with ISIS, TUFLOW, MapInfo and FEH techniques is essential while hydrological experience beyond the principles of the FEH would also be an advantage (i.e. to establish key hydrological parameters, such as probable maximum flood flows in environmentally diverse countries where only a paucity of information is available).

In return our client will offer the successful applicant a fantastic remuneration package along with the opportunity to work within one of the worlds leading companies.

 

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Up to £45k + Benefits

Our client is one of the UK's largest and most diverse multi-disciplinary consultancies with one of the UK's most comprehensive and diverse project portfolios. They are currently looking to appoint a Senior Hydrologist to manage, supervise and undertake catchment hydrology, hydro ecology, and flood hydrology within the Water Environment section of their Environment Business Unit.

The successful candidate will provide guidance and supervision to junior engineers and hydrologists and undertake project management and client liaison on a variety of environmental commissions.

Requirements
Previous experience (4-5 years) in hydrology is essential, preferably in the area of flood risk, although other disciplines will be considered. You will have experience of industry standard packages such as FEH, HYSIM, Low Flows 2000, HEC-RAS, and ISIS. An understanding of and experience in the use of other, bespoke hydrological models e.g. RAFTS, RAIN IMS etc would be advantageous. Although training will be provided it is expected that the candidate will have previously demonstrated a competency. Some knowledge of GIS packages will be an additional advantage. You will also ideally be working towards obtaining chartered status. Excellent communication skills are required to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities
The company has retained consultants on a number of framework and panel appointments including a National Framework for Flood Risk Mapping and Catchment Flood Management for the Environment Agency. This and other frameworks generate the need to undertake hydrological and hydraulic modelling to determine modelled water levels for given design flows and as such determine flood risk; and to undertake Environmental Impact Assessment exercises to determine the impact and effects of flood mitigation measures on the environment.

The Environment Team also undertake Flood Risk, Flood Consequence and Environmental Assessments for development applications. The post will be responsible for the delivery of projects and in particular the production of technical reports, including presentation to clients.

The Individual
The post will be an integral member within the Water Environment and wider Environment Department. Working most closely with staff from within the Water Environment Team the hydraulic modeller will provide direction and technical supervision of junior staff. The successful applicant will be required to manage their own workload and the workload of others to meet project requirements. Reporting to a Team Leader, the post will work routinely with Senior Hydraulic Engineer, Hydraulic modellers, Hydrologists, Environmental Engineers, GIS staff, Ecologists and other environmental specialists.

 

 

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Our client is looking to appoint an ambitious Hydrogeologist with 2-3 years post-MSc experience. The company provides excellent opportunities for personal career development in a broad range of hydrogeological disciplines applied to a variety of public and private sector environmental and engineering projects.

The successful applicant will have good interpersonal skills, a high degree of professionalism and good technical writing and communication skills.

Qualifications required for the position are a good undergraduate degree in geology or an applied earth science discipline and a second degree in Hydrogeology. Two to three years of professional experience in the application of hydrogeological knowledge and skills is preferred, though good qualifications and the right aptitude are most important.

The position is office based but will inevitably involve travelling to sites. A driving licence is therefore essential.

Requirements
Good technical writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities include: -
· Obtaining, collating and interpreting background information for discrete sites and areas
· Specification and supervision of hydrogeological investigations
· Presentation, analysis and interpretation of hydrogeological data
· Plan and undertake groundwater risk assessments, with use of appropriate software, with reporting
· Numerical groundwater modelling
. Providing support to professionals in other disciplines including geotechnics, contaminated land, waste management, EIA and civil/structural engineering
· Producing high quality technical reports
· Management of small budget hydrogeological projects
· Client and regulator liaison
· Proposal preparation and contribution to the development of new areas of business in the application of earth science disciplines.

The successful candidate must be well organised, proactive, self motivated, flexible, be a genuine team player and have good interpersonal skills and demonstrate a high degree of professionalism.

 

 

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£20-35k + Benefits Package

The Water Environment team of this leading consultancy is responsible for the delivery of wide-ranging projects across the UK and overseas in the areas of coastal, estuarine and riverine management. They are currently looking for a technical lead on a range of coastal and inland modelling projects to be based from their Cardiff Office.

The Coastal Scientist/Modeller will be capable of taking on a role of developing and applying numerical models for hydrodynamic, wave, sediment transport and water quality studies for UK and overseas projects. You should have a sound background in coastal processes, mathematics and/or fluid mechanics with a first degree in an appropriately numerical subject.

You will be required to work well within a team environment and to develop solutions to technically challenging problems. Ideally you should also have a second degree in physical oceanography, coastal engineering or similar. A knowledge of numerical models such as Mike 21, Telemac and/or Delft 3D would be an advantage.

Desirable Qualifications
Second degree in physical oceanography, coastal engineering or similar

Essential Qualifications
First degree in an appropriately numerical subject

Essential Experience
Sound background in coastal processes, mathematics and/or fluid mechanics with a first degree in an appropriately numerical subject.

 

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* Up to £34k + 27 days holiday (rising to 32) + flexi-time + local government pension scheme

One of the key roles for this environmental protection and regulation body is to act as the Hydrometric Authority for Scotland, and through its Hydrology Function it monitors rivers and rainfall throughout Scotland. They are seeking to appoint a Senior Civil Engineer to work in the Hydrology Function’s Hydrometric Unit.

The Unit is responsible for maintaining and developing the monitoring network and delivering quality data to support flood warning, flood risk assessment and water resource licensing. There are currently 550 river gauging stations in Scotland and the network is expanding to meet growing demands for flood and water resource monitoring.

The Senior Civil Engineer will report to the Hydrometry Unit Manager and will take the national lead in looking after and developing the hydrometric infrastructure, working with the Unit to support new site selection, lease negotiation, infrastructure design, construction and maintenance. This post will provide the overview for health & safety in the operation of the network including cableway installation compliance with the LOLER regulations.

This is a key post at a time when new legislation deriving from the EU Water Framework Directive and the EU Flooding Directive have brought increased focus on the requirements for effective hydrometric monitoring. In recent years considerable resources have been made available by us to help develop and refurbish the hydrometric network. Many stations are now over 25 years old and an important aspect of this post will be to develop an effective ongoing repair and maintenance programme.

We are looking for someone with 5 years or more experience, preferably with experience in the river/water environment. A knowledge of Hydrology and specifically river gauging networks would be helpful. Experience of project management would also be beneficial. Good communication and organisational skills are essential. Suitable applicants will have a degree in Civil Engineering.

With Hydrology teams in offices across Scotland, location for the right candidate offers great flexibility as you can be based in any one of 8 offices across Scotland.

 

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This is an outstanding opportunity to join a leading international consultancy as Technical Director of Hydrology.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the project management and the financial and commercial delivery of projects. You will be expected to have a working knowledge of the current water legislation within the UK, including PPS25, TAN15, and SPP7. Experience in water quality assessments and DMRB would be an advantage.

Qualifications and Essential Skills
Degree in Hydrology or an associated discipline, and a Masters Degree/PhD or relevant consultancy experience. Proven track record in Hydrology and growth of business in public or private sectors.

The company is offering a very competitive basic salary along with a range of benefits.

 

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Our client’s Rivers and Coastal Division has an expanding project load, working with a range of public and private sector clients in the UK and overseas along with a considerable internal market. Their current diverse workload comprises studies spanning the whole life cycle of projects and they are in need of a Chartered Engineer with a good track record in successful project delivery to join existing teams in their Warrington, Telford and Leeds offices.

Assignments will cover strategy and feasibility studies, design, construction supervision and asset management predominantly in the UK but potentially overseas. The position presents exciting opportunities in an expanding business environment as part of a dynamic team and offers excellent prospects for personal development and career progression.

The ideal candidate for this role will be a Chartered Engineer with an appropriate amount of river engineering experience, in addition to a recognisable amount of civil engineering experience. They should have a clear understanding of the river environment, processes and engineering design issues and will also have good client-facing experience.

In addition to the above, some experience of other areas such as flood risk assessment, economic appraisal, geotechnics, structural design and an understanding of NEECA could be advantageous.

The role will include responsibility for:

• Project managing a wide variety of river engineering projects spanning the whole life cycle of projects including responsibility for client management and financial performance
• Responsibility for design, coordination of multi disciplinary design teams and technical review of engineering input to flood alleviation schemes.
• Acting as the company’s representative with clients · Progressing new business by identifying and developing new opportunities
• Preparing bids for potential projects.
• Contributions to management and development of the team and major commissions

Candidates will also be working with the company’s wider rivers and coastal team in advancing their technical capability to the highest standard.

Our client offers a salary in the region of £36k - £48k plus a competitive benefits package in line with the current market. The overall package will include a range of benefits including

• 25 days annual leave
• Flexible annual leave scheme
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Share Incentive Plan
• Employee Car Ownership Scheme

 

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Our client is a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy. They currently have an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Hydrologist to join their team in Bristol.

Applicants should have experience in managing Flood Risk Assessment and hydrological EIA projects. You should be proficient in the use of 1D modelling packages such as HEC-RAS, ISIS, or MIKE11, and confident in the use of UK flood estimation procedures (i.e. FEH). MicroDrainage, 2D modelling (i.e. MIKE21) and water quality experience also very useful.

Previous UK UK consultancy experience is essential. A Civil Engineering or science based academic background is also required, preferably with a higher degree.

 

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Our client wishes to recruit an Associate Director to manage an established flood risk management team in Central London. The Associate Director will take over from the current manager who will be transferring to another office to start up a new team. This is a senior level position with an attractive renumeration package.

The existing team has grown rapidly since its formation 3 years ago and the new manager will be responsible for growing the business further.

Applicants need to demonstrate appropriate qualifications and skills as follows: -
· Educated to degree standard in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or other relevant discipline
· Team leadership, staff motivation and mentoring junior staff skills
· Business development skills and experience
· Financial management experience and keenness to be involved in the commercial side of the business
· Excellent communication skills
· Knowledge of current policy, guidance and practice in flood risk management including PPS25 and how it fits into the planning process
. A consultancy background would be an advantage but is not essential.

Current workload includes many strategic flood risk management and catchment management projects for the Environment Agency under a framework contract as well as a diverse range of FRA and SFRA projects for local authorities and the private sector.

 

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Salary up to £40k + Benefits

Our client is seeking to recruit a Wastewater Modeller to be based in their Glasgow office.

The successful applicant will be responsible for wastewater, drainage design and project management on a variety of projects related to wastewater and sewerage systems, including:

· Initial investigations
· Computer modelling
· Option evaluation and detailed design for construction
· Drainage impact assessment
· SUDS solutions

The skills and experience required for this role are:

· A Degree in Civil or environmental Engineering
· Recently chartered or approaching chartered status (eg. CIWEM)
· Able to produce technical reports in a clear and concise form
· Able to communicate effectively with both colleagues and clients
· Competent in using modelling packages eg Infoworks and GIS (eg. Mapinfo)
· Able to work with and manage junior engineers and technicians
· Good presentational skills

You will be responsible for the preparation of briefs and scope of works, completion of small to medium sized projects, and liaising with clients and other outside organisations.

An excellent remuneration package is available to the successful candidate.

 

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Salary £35,000 + Benefits

Our client is an independent organisation who has built an enviable reputation for river, soil and landscape consultancy work. They have experienced strong consistent growth over several years and are continuing to expand significantly to meet the interest and demand for their unique skills and experience. They currently have an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Consultant to join their team.

The company uses the latest in computer modeling techniques and database design to support their clients in managing their environmental assets. The work they have uindertaken on carbon management, soils, water quality and the role of land-management in flooding has caught the attention of leading environmental groups and government agencies and their consultants are able to see their work influence environmental policy at the highest level. However, their real strength comes from the unique practical experience they have gained in managing their clients’ soil and water assets on the ground. They pride themselves in doing work of the highest quality whilst being sensitive to the need for long-term environmental sustainability.

The Senior Consultant will have the skills and experience to:

• Provide strong expert leadership in hydrology / landscape-sensitive engineering
• Act as a key driver in helping the company achieve business goals and targets
• Develop and manage client relationships
• Project manage across a diverse range of work
• Line manage a small but growing team
• Play a key role in marketing

Key skills & experience sought:

• Qualified to postgraduate level with at least 5 years consultancy experience
• Hydrological / Engineering expertise
• Commercial drive
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to motivate and direct a team
• Organised and efficient approach; goal driven
• Passion for achieving environmentally sensitive goals
• Understanding of clients and their needs and values

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Salary £40k + Car + Benefits

This multi-disciplinary Consultancy is seeking to appoint a Manager to oversee their Water Environment work across the Midlands.

The range of work undertaken within the team is interesting and varied covering almost every aspect of the water environment such as groundwater, wetlands, rivers, lakes / reservoirs, transitional waters and marine waters. The work undertaken embraces the traditional areas associated with hydrologists, hydrogeologists and water quality experts but there is an increasing need for hydroecological skills and this expertise is being developed within the team.

The applicant will be required to manage key projects and contribute to a wide range of business development activities. Projects include water resource studies, sustainable water/drainage management, flood risk assessment and management, EIA, R&D, industrial compliance, water company investigations and developing/implementing water related policy (particularly for the Water Framework and Habitats Directives).

The successful applicant should possess a commercial and technical background and have previous experience within Environmental Consultancy, Environmental Regulation (or Policy) or in an appropriate environmental role for industry. You will have specialist technical expertise in at least one of the following: water resource management, hydroecology, water quality and/or water policy, or flood/drainage hydrology.

We are looking for candidates who are motivated, effective communicators and team players.
Preferably, candidates will have a good understanding / knowledge of some of the following; the Water Framework & Habitats Directives; UK Water Legislation/Regulations; or, UK Planning Policy & Guidance related to Flood Risk and Drainage Management.

Applicants would be expected to hold a postgraduate degree in Environmental Science or Engineering, and ideally, the candidate should be appropriately chartered. Applicants will have both commercial and technical experience.

 

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Salary £22-30k

This is an excellent opportunity for a Wastewater Modeler to be part of a team of graduates and technicians engaged in providing catchment planning and wastewater modelling services to major water industry clients.

Reporting to a Senior Modeller, you will be responsible for the building, verification and application of hydraulic models of sewerage and drainage systems.

Essential Qualifications
Civil or Environmental Engineering Degree. However, a degree in an other appropriate scientific or technical subject may be considered.

Essential Experience
Ideally, a minimum of 1 years relevant sewerage modelling experience in connection with drainage area planning and/or urban pollution management and/or sewerage master planning with 'hands on' experience of InfoWorks and/or HydroWorks and/or Mouse. MapInfo experience also desirable. However, consideration will be given to candidates with no previous modelling experience who can demonstrate an aptitude for this type of work. A high level of computer literacy is required with good experience of the use of spreadsheets and word processing.

Personal Characteristics
Proactive and self motivated with good oral and written communication skills.

 

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The river engineering and water management teams in our clients North East office are rapidly growing which has led to new opportunities within the Gateshead team. They are looking for a talented and dynamic individual to develop the flood risk management and rapidly growing surface water management parts of their business.

The successful candidate will take a lead role in growing this part of their business for a range of clients and services and expanding the team in the northeast. It will require good knowledge and experience of flood risk policy/drivers in the UK (i.e. PPS25), hydraulic modelling and hydrology.

The principal function of this position is to develop the water management and planning business in the northeast of England. Working with existing clients and frameworks, and seeking out new opportunities in the areas of strategic flood risk management, flood risk assessment and environmental water management.

The priorities of this role include:

• Responsible for developing the strategic flood risk management, flood risk assessment, and environmental water management business, with support from senior staff
• Responsible for developing our hydraulic modelling / hydrology team
• Meeting clients and prospective clients
• Preparing proposals and bids for new work
• Developing a team of hydraulic modellers and hydrologists in the Gateshead office
• Management of projects

The successful candidate should possess a relevant Master’s degree or equivalent and be able to demonstrate the following skills and knowledge:

• Masters degree in engineering or relevant scientific field (i.e. hydraulic modelling, hydrology, environmental modelling) or other relevant subject
• Chartered membership of CIWEM or ICE
• Skills in project management, FEH and/or iSIS, GIS skills desirable but not essential.
• Knowledge of PPS25 and related guidance
• Proven record within the UK flood risk sector

In return our client you will be offered a package that recognises and rewards success.

 

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Our client is seeking to recruit a Hydrologist / Hydrogeologist to work within their Water Resources & Hydrology team in Edinburgh.

The role requires the development of relationships, both internally and externally, through which the business can develop. Assignments will involve innovative input to projects as well as mentoring and developing less experienced people within the team.

Projects will include work in EIA, FRA, drainage and water management studies (SuDS, wetlands, and mine / quarry / landfill hydrology and hydrogeology), water company investigations (hydrogeological assessments, low flows, drought orders, etc) and assessments for regulators (WFD, water resource investigations & strategic studies).

The successful applicant should have a strong technical background in hydrology and/or hydrogeology, plus water resource planning. Experience in undertaking formal flood risk assessments would also be advantageous. You will be an effective communicator with experience of liaising with / managing both clients and regulators, and also possess strong project management experience.

We will consider applicants from a variery of backgrounds including environmental consultancy, engineering / industry, local authority or from a regulatory background. You will be able to demonstrate technical expertise within the field of hydrology or hydrogeology, have a good understanding of UK Water / Environmental legislation. Applicants should highlight any experience gained in respect of Scottish projects and Regulations.

Applicants are likely to have an MSc in Hydrology or equivalent. Membership of CIWEM in pursuit of chartered status or equivalent is also desirable.