Graduate Floor and Coastal Consultant Bradford-on-Avon, England
Job description
Graduate Flood and Coastal Consultant
Binnies an RSK Group company is recruiting Graduate Flood and Coastal Consultants to join our industry-respected Flood, Coastal and Maritime team in various office locations. We work extensively for the Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales, The Office of Public Works and local authority clients. We undertake feasibility studies to select optimum solutions; prepare business cases to unlock funding; design cost-efficient schemes using the latest digital technologies; provide construction supervision and administrative support; and advise on how to best manage and extend the life of our clients’ assets.
You should be driven to develop and improve your technical skills and motivated to gain professional qualification within a few years with a Professional Organisation such as the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management. You will contribute on a variety of projects for important Clients, including the Environment Agency, Local Authorities, Natural Resources Wales and Water Utility Companies.
In return we can provide our Graduate Training Scheme and access to senior mentors and role models in technical specialisms and who will support you to become Chartered.
Role responsibilities:
Deliver packages of work within budget and work schedule to meet the Client’s requirements
Understand project scope and identify contractual change
Understand the customer’s basic and performance requirements
Undertake feasibility assessments, optioneering, outline and detailed design
Balance the workload of multiple projects
Provide clear and concise deliverables appropriate for the intended audience
Cooperate with the Design/ Engineering Manager, Project Manager and Regional Delivery Director
About You:
Degree qualified in a Science, Geography, Environmental Science or related subject
Good grades at A-Levels in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) subjects and/or Geography
Motivated to work on flood and coastal risk management and water/ maritime projects
Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work under time pressure and balance multiple priorities
Work honestly and openly in a team environment
Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary high-performing team
Creative and practical thinking
The ability to design, plan and organise tasks
Proactive and methodical approach to problem solving as an individual and as part of a team
Excellent attention to detail, and focus on quality
A high level of computer literacy
Ability to travel as required to client offices and project sites
An awareness of relevant legislation, policy drivers and working practises in the Flood, Coastal and Maritime sector would be desirable, but not essential.
Knowledge and ability to use AutoCad and/ or GI would be desirable but not essential
Benefits:
Competitive salary
Flexible working (part time available, remote working for part of the role)
Flexible benefits e.g. buy annual leave, varying pension contributions, options for private healthcare
Continuous training and development – tailored training agreements towards chartership
We develop intelligent solutions using our award-winning integrated planning and design approach to deliver functional infrastructure and lasting environmental and social legacies. This is backed by a culture that has stayed true since our foundation over 100 years ago. We create new possibilities for humanity through our innovative approach to delivery.
Together with our clients, we are always striving to find a smarter way to deliver projects. From providing low carbon, sustainable and resilient water solutions, flood alleviation and environment services, to connecting people with insights and data. Our business exists to improve the quality of life for our local communities today and for generations to come.
Binnies is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then. In fact, Environment Analyst recently highlighted RSK’s growth commenting, “Few companies in the environmental services sector can claim to be expanding at the same pace as RSK.” Today, RSK Group consists of over 120 businesses and employs over 7,000 specialists. The group is headquartered in the United Kingdom and has an established presence in more than 40 countries around the world.
