Project Scientist

We are currently recruiting for a Project Scientist to join a dynamic environmental assessment team within the water/environment section in RPS Belfast or Letterkenny offices, working on a range of water environment and engineering projects across Ireland and the UK.

In this role, you will provide essential support to the environmental assessment 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 Impact Assessment Report/Environmental Statement chapters.

Why RPS?

We’re a connected community, working together to achieve exceptional outcomes. We understand the need to work flexibly, empowering our people to create a work-life balance that’s right for them. We also understand the importance of collaboration and social connection in the office environment. With agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we trust our people to find the right balance to meet client needs – this is a workplace that works for you.

Duties

• Working within a large team of civil engineers, drainage modellers, environmental specialists, and hydrogeological specialists
• River habitat surveys
• Undertaking and/or managing field work in the area of hydrology, water quality or aquatic ecology
• Water quality assessment
• Environmental Assessment with a particular focus on water/aquatic environment
• GIS analysis, mapping and data management
• Writing technical reports and EIA chapters
• Assistance on day-to-day project management
• Attendance at client meetings as required

Qualifications

• Relevant Degree in environmental science or engineering
• Chartered or working towards Chartership with a relevant institution (CIWEM, CIEEM, CIWM)

Essential Skills

• Strong communication skills essential
• Ability to work on own and as part of a team
• Environmental science/engineering qualifications and experience
• Strong understanding and demonstrable experience of the surveys, assessments, GIS analysis and/or catchment management schemes
• Sound knowledge of environmental legislation in particular Water Framework Directive, SEA, EIA, Birds and Habitats Directives
• Ability to use GIS
• Able to provide technical review of deliverables
• Ability to identify, appraise and mitigate water quality management options
• Proficient in report writing
• Demonstrate project management skills, including the ability to manage and deliver projects on time and to budget
• Support in building the RPS water environment business
• A full driving licence

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of catchment drainage and assessment
• Able to contribute to the preparation of tenders

What’s in it for you?

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 on solving the problems that matter. And where you’ll be supported every step of the way. Here is where you come to build a career.

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 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.