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    4. Graduate Hydrologist Wigan 2023
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    RSK Land Development and Engineering (LDE) Ltd, part of the RSK Group are looking for a Graduate Hydrologist to join the team in Wigan. This is a full-time, permanent position.

    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 experience in the assessment, design and construction of major development projects.

    Responsibilities

    • Assisting with the development of Flood Risk Assessment, EIA and outline drainage assessment reports.
    • Understand role within hydrology team for undertaking required works.
    • Maintain and develop technical capability through Continuing Professional Development (CPD), including mentoring and guiding junior staff.
    • Keep up to date with changes in legislation, best practice and relevant polices
    • Understand the required programme, co-ordination, communication and LDE involvement within project to ensure satisfactory delivery of a project.

    Qualifications and experience

    • 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.
    • Working awareness of the following including their use and limitations:
      • Microsoft products including Excel, Word and Power Point.
      • FEH, WINFAP FEH, Flood modeller, HEC-RAS and other flood modellingsoftware
      • AutoCAD and WinDES
    • Competent in the use of Excel, Word and Power Point.
    • Effective communication skills

    Salary and benefits

    • Contributory pension scheme
    • A flexible benefits programme, including the option to buy additional holidays, childcare vouchers and private health care
    • Regular training and career development
    • Access to mental health support
    • Professional financial advice
    • Discounted gym memberships

    If this opportunity speaks to you, we would love to hear more about you and what you might bring to the business.