Drainage / Network Flow Crew Leader
RPS Group
- Grangemouth, Falkirk
- Permanent
- Full-time
It's an exciting time to be working for our UK Water business as the workload in the water market 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, improving water quality, or improving the environment and levels of service to their customers.Our Water business employs around 1000 highly skilled and motivated people working on projects for all the water and sewerage companies across the UK, and most of the water-only companies. We deliver a full range of end-to-end water and wastewater services including data collection and analytics; modelling and risk analysis/optimisation; data visualisation and mapping; artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions; feasibility studies; outline and detailed design of capital solutions; and development of optimised, risk-based, operational interventions.Come and join our team and truly make a difference in the future of water!What you'll be doing:· Leading a 3-person team· Installing and maintaining flow survey equipment including flow monitors, rain gauges, and depth monitors.· Gathering data from sewer flows during dry weather and wet weather events to help major utility companies plan, design, and implement new drainage systems to alleviate flooding.Who we're looking for?· Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to complete paperwork accurately and annotate plans· A minimum of 2 years experience in a drainage-related role, coupled with the ability to accurately navigate the drainage network using the GIS mapping provided· Detailed knowledge of public sewer networks· Excellent problem-solving and accurate record-keeping capabilities· Demonstrable track record of reliability and flexibility· Full UK driving licence· Flow survey experience is preferred although candidates with a strong drainage background and the willingness to learn new skills will be considered.Health and SafetyThis role will involve:· Moving heavy items including manhole covers· Entering sewers· Working in all weather conditions (this could include night work also)What's in it for you?Here you'll find true support and encouragement. We're an accredited training provider and 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 encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You'll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their well-being.Why RPS?This is an exciting time to join RPS and be involved in providing challenges and opportunities that require innovation, dedication, and teamwork to help us meet our clients' needs.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.RPS, A Tetra Tech company:Representing an exciting new chapter in our business, on 24 January 2023, RPS became a Tetra Tech company. With 27,000 employees in more than 550 offices in more than 120 countries on seven continents, Tetra Tech is a leading, global provider of consulting and engineering services. As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to offer our people market-leading development and project opportunities, helping to solve some of the world's most complex problems.What happens next?If we feel you are a good match you will be invited to a competency-based interview.If this opportunity suits your career journey, we'd love to hear from you. All applications will be considered, and if you'd like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Julia.Paterson@rpsgroup.comReady to apply? Please have your CV ready and continue with your application online.#LI-JP1Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
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Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work.'Stronger Together' is one of our five core behaviours and it is inherent in creating an inclusive workplace:
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