Overview

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RPS, a Tetra Tech company, is looking for a Principal Hydrogeologist to be based within the UK, preferably at their Bristol, Cardiff or London offices.

Role Overview

As a Principal Hydrogeologist, you will take ownership of delegated projects, managing time, resources, and finances effectively. You will support colleagues in the management of larger-scale projects, ensuring deliverables meet client expectations and are submitted on time. This role requires project management skills, technical expertise, and good communication abilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Be a hydrogeology leader within the team to assist in the development of both creative and scientific solutions to projects
• Mentor and support colleagues on hydrogeological matters arising via day to day project work
• Lead and manage delegated hydrogeological projects, ensuring efficient use of time, resources, and budgets
• Assist senior colleagues in delivering hydrogeological project deliverables aligned with expectations and deadlines
• Communicate effectively with project peers, seeking assistance when necessary to maintain project quality and progress
• Prepare technical inputs for client proposals, including data assessment and summarization
• Support public consultations by preparing materials, attending public events, and monitoring committee hearings as required
• Assist senior team members with tender submissions
• Manage your workload to avoid overcommitment and ensure balanced project responsibility
• Demonstrate project management principles, especially when leading small to medium-sized projects, ensuring timely, on-budget, and high-quality completion
• Oversee monthly financial billing and reporting for projects under your leadership, providing support for larger projects as needed
• Maintain strong file management and organisational practices throughout all projects
• Undertake research and maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legal acts, legislation, regulations, policies, and guidelines applicable to hydrogeology

Who We Are Looking For

• Proven experience in hydrogeology with a strong track record of project leadership
• Comprehensive knowledge of UK hydrogeological legislation, regulations, and best practices
• Good project and financial management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
• Good organisational skills with sufficient attention to detail in report writing and documentation
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines efficiently

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s/Doctoral degree in a related field
• Chartered Engineer or close to attaining Chartership

What is in it for you?

We’re proud to be an accredited training provider, internationally recognised and providing robust fully accredited professional training programmes to master’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership and management and executive coaching and mentoring. We provide learning and development for everyone.

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. We embrace diverse ideas, perspectives, and thinking styles, and we value the contribution of everyone. You’ll be joining a diverse community of experts and a company that puts its people first and prioritises wellbeing.

Why Choose RPS, a Tetra Tech Company

In 2023 RPS joined Tetra Tech, enabling us to combine our expertise with the reach and resources of a global organisation. We design and manage projects in urbanisation, natural resources, and sustainability. As part of Tetra Tech’s global team, we deliver solutions that create lasting value in an increasingly urbanised and resource-scarce world.

As a Tetra Tech company, RPS provides market-leading development and project opportunities for our people, supporting growth while addressing important challenges. We encourage flexible work arrangements and hybrid working to help you balance client needs and personal well-being.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is a leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, offering high-end consulting and engineering services worldwide. With over 30,000 employees, we lead with science to address the entire water cycle, protect the environment, design sustainable infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

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