Environmental / Coastal Scientist

RPS Group Limited; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Environmental / Coastal Scientist

RPS is looking for an Environmental / Coastal Scientist to join our dynamic Coastal Process team as part of the Water Environment team in Belfast. You'll be working on a range of coast/marine environment and engineering projects across Ireland and the UK.

In this role, you will provide essential support to the coastal team in preparing technical reports and environmental impact assessments, with a particular focus on supporting our extensive work in the fast-growing offshore renewable energy sector and the consenting of marine infrastructure projects. The role will involve drafting high-quality technical reports and Environmental Statement chapters with the potential to develop coastal modelling skills from industry experts.

What you’ll be doing

1. Writing technical reports and EIA chapters
2. Reviewing and post-processing of numerical and/or spatial data including survey information and modelling results
3. Producing high-quality maps and analysing data in GIS
4. Working effectively as part of a team and with other professionals (environmental scientists and engineers).

Who we’re looking for

1. Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject area (civil engineering, marine science, oceanography or environmental science).
2. Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
3. Have excellent report writing skills.
4. Have strong analytical skills to methodically record, analyse and interpret data.
5. Proficient in Microsoft Office.
6. Ability to work independently under the direction of senior staff.

Desirable criteria:

1. Demonstrable experience in the numerical modelling of coastal processes such as tides, waves and/or sediment transport.
2. Experience in the water environment or offshore energy sector.
3. Relevant professional qualifications (chartered or near chartered professional).
4. Understanding of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and relevant regulations and guidance.
5. Experience using AutoCAD.
6. Experience using ArcGIS.
7. Experience in coding in Matlab or Python.

You will have the choice of work flexibility, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard.

We are an accredited training provider and will support your learning and development. A personal development plan and transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you will be supported as far as you want to go. This is a workplace that works for you.

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

We're RPS our 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 for solving the problems that matter. You will be supported every step of the way. Here is where you come to build a career.

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