RSK Land Development and Engineering (LDE) Ltd, part of the RSK Group of companies, has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Hydrologist to join our growing team based in Edinburgh, UK.
RSK LDE provides a complete engineering design service for residential and commercial development projects, both pre and post planning. RSK LDE Ltd was formed in 2003 after a number of specialist design engineers joined RSK in order to strengthen its existing in-house capabilities.
It now has a highly experienced team made up of professional civil and structural engineering staff with many years of experience in the assessment, design, and construction of major development projects. LDE’s engineers typically evaluate the land use constraints in support of the site acquisition and planning process. This work would then be continued into detail design, obtaining statutory approvals, procuring and supervising the site infrastructure and remediation projects.
Role and Responsibilities:
* Support RSK Land & Development Engineering Ltd (LDE) in hydrology including undertaking Flood Risk Assessments, concept and detail drainage designs, Environmental Impact Assessment chapters on hydrology and sustainable engineering solutions to provide water quality improvements.
* Development of Flood Risk Assessment, EIA, and outline drainage assessment reports.
* Understand role within the hydrology team including budgets and timescales available for undertaking required works.
* Support incoming enquiries, tenders, details, and projects in accordance with LDE QA procedures.
* Maintain and develop technical capability through Continuing Professional Development (CPD), including mentoring and guiding junior staff.
* Manage financial costs on hydrology projects within agreed fee budgets.
* Stay updated with changes in legislation, best practices, and relevant policies.
* Understand the required programme, co-ordination, communication, and LDE involvement within projects to ensure satisfactory delivery.
* Maintain and develop technical or management capability through CPD, attending internal and external seminars regularly.
* Attend relevant training seminars and present key points to colleagues.
* Undertake calculations and designs using an efficient and rationalised process to the latest design standards.
* Assist in the issue of project documents (email, extra-net, and postal).
* Be aware of project deadlines and allocate time to work items.
* Use experience to advise and mentor junior members of the team.
Key Skills:
* Member or working towards membership of relevant Institute (CIWEM).
* Ability to organise and prioritise work effectively.
* Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
* Ability to communicate effectively with the design team and external clients, both verbally and in writing.
* Experienced in the use of:
o Microsoft products including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
o FEH, WINFAP FEH, Flood Modeller, TuFLOW, HEC-RAS, and other flood modelling software.
o AutoCAD and WinDES.
o Awareness of ground modelling software such as PDS.
Salary & Benefits:
* Commensurate with experience.
* A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, cycle to work scheme, and private health care.
* We encourage Continuing Professional Development (CPD) through the Chartered Institute of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) and are committed to supporting candidates through the pathway to chartership.
The RSK Group is an equal opportunity employer.
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