Support delivery of high-quality water science consultancy and advisory services to both internal and external clients, including through our check and review processes;
Complex water quality monitoring to investigate stratification in a Highland's loch associated with a proposed Pumped Storage Hydro Scheme.
Be able to write proposals and develop the scope for relevant surveys, monitoring and assessments etc.
Water science services to support developments of carbon capture technology to existing and proposed developments, as well as cross-country pipelines.
Author or technically check project deliverables to ensure high quality outputs.
Nutrient neutrality assessments for private developers, technical support to LPAs, and supporting NE casework.
Actively support the health, safety and well-being of the team and other colleagues;
Support the preparation of high quality and commercially astute bids and tenders for water science services, for in a wide range of sectors including: energy, utilities, transport, defence, water, residential and commercial etc.;
Support development of technically robust and pragmatic solutions to complex water science issues;
Engage proactively with statutory stakeholders to resolve matters and ensure agreement on scopes of work, mitigation etc.
Water science constraints and opportunities analysis to inform the masterplanning of new residential developments and major linear infrastructure projects.
Co-ordinate multidisciplinary teams including water scientists, hydrogeologists, hydromorphologists, aquatic ecologists and flood risk specialists, ensuring necessary resources, budgets and controls are in place to meet both programme and budget requirements;
Water environment impact assessment of some of the largest solar farms to have gained consent in the UK.
Technical support during details design and secondary consent applications for major energy and highway projects, including the diversion of the River Eye SSSI.
Support production of Water Environment Impact Assessments for Environmental Statements, WFD/WER Compliance Assessments, Nutrient Neutrality Assessments, various management plans and secondary consent applications;
Identify the need for, plan and implement complex monitoring and field work as maybe required (e.g. water quality monitoring, flow gauging, hydromorphological surveys, PWS investigations etc.);
Requirements
wfd/wer
hydrogeology
nutrient assessment
permit experience
communication
infrastructure
WFD/WER Assessments of various proposed infrastructure projects.
Be a technical specialist in a particular field (e.g. water science, hydrogeology, hydromorphology etc.).
Experience of water relevant permits/licences/consents and/or Nutrient Neutrality Assessments beneficial.
Extensive experience undertaking Water Environment Impact and WFD/WER assessments.
Communicate effectively and professionally with other members of the Water Environment Team, within projects and with clients;
Have experience across a range of different infrastructure types, planning regimes (e.g. DCO, TCPA), and project stages (i.e. feasibility/concept, planning, detail design, construction, post-construction).