Water Resource/Flooding Specialist – Nationwide

RSK Water Ltd, part of the RSK Group of companies, is emerging as a major force in the water industry through the delivery of a range of professional services to a broad client base.  Our rapidly growing UK-wide team of engineers, scientists and project managers focus on understanding our clients' specific business demands and technical requirements before delivering technically proficient, innovative solutions that help our them meet their project objectives on time and to budget.

As a result of continued success over the past year our business is expanding and we are looking for a talented professional, seeking an exciting career opportunity and a fulfilling lifestyle in one of the UK's Top 10 environmental companies.

Water Resource/Flooding Specialist - Nationwide

We would ideally like to source someone who lives close to Derby, Swindon or Stirling in Scotland.  However, we are happy to consider other locations or also home working.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• To play a key role in growing our water resource and flooding business through expanding the provision of flooding and water resource services to existing clients and winning new clients through tendering and business development;
• Expand our team in the water resource and flooding sector;
• Provide technical leadership in the delivery of services to clients. These services consist of Flood Risk Assessments, Water Management Resource Plans,  Statutory Drought Plans,  abstraction licensing and investment planning.
• Contribute to the general development of the company.

This is an exciting and challenging which offers the successful candidate the opportunity to really develop their career in a rapidly growing company.

Person specification

We are looking for a self-starter with commercial instincts who will be able to develop a business area, manager a team and contribute to the overall growth of the business.  In addition you will also need: 

• A first degree in engineering, geology or environmental science and a second degree in hydrogeology or hydrogeology
• Ideally chartered status
• Knowledge of UK water company Water Resource Management Plans,
• Drought Plans, abstraction license applications and maintenance.
• Practical expertise in hydrology and  surface water/groundwater modelling
• Liaison with Regulators and a good understanding of UK regulatory frameworks

• Flood management/modelling expertise

Salary - £50k - £60k with a long term incentive

  All candidates applying for positions with RSK Group must be eligible to work in the UK/European Economic Area. Candidates should confirm this when applying with their CV and covering letter to Sarah Murphy, recruitment manager, at smurphy@rsk.co.uk

To see further career opportunities with RSK Group, visit our website www.rsk.co.uk