RSK Ireland, part of RSK Group, offers a wide range environmental consultancy service including those related to hydrology, hydrogeology, soils, geology, noise, ecology and biodiversity.
The company now has an exciting opportunity for a Senior / Principal Hydrologist to join the team in one of our new Dublin or Cork offices.
Key Responsibilities:
* Providing technical leadership and guidance within the Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Land, Soils and Geology Team.
* Preparing technical reports to support environmental impact assessments, environmental licensing and compliance monitoring.
* Preparing and reviewing Flood Risk Assessments (minimum Stage 1 and Stage II but including Stage III also).
* Designing, developing and Coordinating Environmental Sampling & Monitoring programmes.
* Implementing Field based works associated with projects, which might include; surface water and groundwater monitoring, arranging and supervision of trial pitting, drilling and geophysical surveys, peat probing and gouge coring surveys.
* Providing mentoring guidance and recruitment advice to the Hydrology Team and Operations Director.
* Providing expert witness testimony if required at Oral Hearings or in High Court Judicial Review Proceedings
* Maintaining and developing technical capability through Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
* Administrative duties including recording of time, invoicing, health and safety and developing and updating templates.
* Managing responses to request for tenders and develop proposals.
Person Specification:
* Minimum of honours degree in relevant discipline e.g., Environmental / Civil Engineering, Geoscience or equivalent.
* A minimum of 4+ years’ (Senior Consultant) or 8+ years’ (Principal Consultant) experience in a relevant position.
* Experience with Flood Risk Assessment Software
* Ideally chartered with a relevant professional body or be willing to work towards chartership.
* Post-graduate / MSc degree an advantage but not essential.
* A good understanding of environmental guidance and legislation.
* Significant experience in the provision of environmental services at a senior level with good analytical skills.
* Fluency in spoken and written English is essential.
* Experience of working on renewable energy projects an advantage but not essential.
* Good business development outlook and the ability to communicate effectively with clients and external bodies.
* Full clean driving licence.
Salary & Benefits:
* £commensurate with experience
* Dynamic hybrid working model.
* Contributory Pension Scheme
* Continual Professional Development. Both internally and sponsored by RSK where required / relevant.
* A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, and private health care
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The Company
RSK is a global leader in sustainable solutions focusing on environmental, engineering, and technical services. Working together, we address societal challenges aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, offering integrated solutions across sectors such as water, energy, food, infrastructure, cities, mining, and waste management.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.
By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace.Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.
We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.
Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.
If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?
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