Technical Director
We are looking for two TDs to join our Hydrology Team in Edinburgh and Leeds
RPS projects are all around you. We define, design and manage projects that create shared value to a complex, urbanising and resource-scarce world. Our people are our success. We need people who share our passion on solving the problems that matter.With us, you’ll find work that is challenging and rewarding, and you’ll be supported every step of the way.
You will currently be holding a leadership role for a hydrology team in a consultancy company.
Key responsibilities:
- Undertake and complete drainage strategies from conceptual stage to detailed design stage;
- Provide leadership in the areas of water quality sewage management and consenting.
- Undertake consultations with Local Planning Authorities (LPA), Lead Local Flood Authorities (LLFA) and other Stakeholders including Water Companies and Regulators;
- Undertake site walkovers and other technical and departmental duties associated with the role;
- Provide support in completing Flood Risk Assessments and ES Chapters;
- Support in bid preparation and fee proposals;
- Research and business development of potential new clients;
- Attendance at client and regulatory meetings;
- Keep up to date with drainage design trends, customer awareness and design techniques;
- Contribute to the development and mentoring of junior staff and the continual improvement of the Drainage team design and modelling capability;
What’s in it for you?
We will provide you with a competitive salary, opportunities to invest and many other benefits including: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, Option to purchase up to 5 extra days per year, Company pension scheme, Group Disability Scheme, Share Incentive Scheme, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Health Screening, Employee Assistance Programme (including numerous wellbeing initiatives and mental health support), Dental Cover, Professional Memberships and access to BenefitHub offering discounts, cash back offers and rewards.
We’re an accredited training provider – from entry level to master’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we support learning and development for everyone.
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. This is a workplace that works for you.
A career here is far from ordinary. Here you’re not a number, you’re part of the solution.