Senior Engineer Water Technical Scotland

The RPS Water Technical Team in Scotland is looking for a Senior Engineer / Senior Project Manager to join the Clean Water Team based in Scotland (Kirkintilloch - with Hybrid / Work from home options available)

This role will see you develop new and existing ideas for the engineering and design challenges faced by the team as well as providing technical expertise throughout the Project Lifecycle to ensure successful project delivery.

You will be given the autonomy to manage and lead your own projects and be responsible for further enhancing and developing the skills and ability of the team.

Flexible and Hybrid Working

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.

Who we're looking for:

Water industry knowledge, clean water networks and infrastructure

Knowledge of water quality in transmission and distribution of clean water networks desirable

Working knowledge of network modelling software (EPANET, Infoworks WS)

Working knowledge of QGIS, ArcGIS

Experience leading a project team of engineers, assistant engineers, and graduates in delivering multiple projects

Ability to develop new ideas and solve engineering challenges using new or existing technologies

Risk Management techniques, Quality Standards, CDM regulations

Continual improvement, sustainable practices, and applicable environmental regulations

Leadership and ability to develop others

Full clean driving license

Bachelor's Degree in science or engineering or equivalent relevant qualification

Professional qualification in project management at an introductory level

Profession registration as either a Chartered Scientist or Chartered Engineer desirable

Research and development of engineering solutions

Experience working in a design/construction environment

About RPS Water Technical

It's an exciting time to be working for our Water business in Scotland as part of the UK Team as workload in the water market really takes off. With a broad portfolio of long-term framework agreements in place, we are ideally placed to help our clients deliver on the challenges facing them over the coming years - whether that is reducing leakage, pollution and flooding, or improving the environment and levels of service to their customers.

This is an evolving industry, providing challenges and opportunities which require innovation, dedication and team work to help us meet our clients' needs.

Come and join our team and truly make a difference to the future of water!

What we offer you

We will provide you with a flexible, friendly and creative environment to develop your skills and challenge yourself. We support our people to innovate, collaborate and build meaningful careers. Our network of people and knowledge will expand your horizons and give you access to a variety of interesting projects.

Our employees are rewarded with competitive salaries, opportunities to invest and many other benefits including: 24 days holiday + bank holidays, Option to purchase up to 5 extra days per year, Company pension scheme, Share Incentive Scheme, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Health Screening, Employee Assistance Programme, Professional Memberships and commitment to on-going CPD.