Principal Hydrogeologist

RPS is looking for a Principal Hydrogeologist to join our Environmental Compliance and Ground Engineering Team. We're RPS and our people are our success. We need people who share our passion on solving the problems that matter. Our flat structure creates greater collaboration and speed of communication and working with some of the brightest minds in the industry, we'll need your input.

What you'll be doing

You will be 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 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

Undertake appraisals and development of direct staff reportees

Supervise and support junior members of staff where relevant

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?, Disability Confident
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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.

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 and then there'll be a two-stage interview process with the Team. All applications will be considered.

We're RPS, A Tetra Tech company

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