Hydrologist - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Assystem

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Hydrologist

  • Infrastructure / Building
  • Permanent / Engineering / Technical
  • Birmingham 20/03/23
  • On site
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The UK government has made a pledge to reach carbon neutrality by 2050 and, as such, is pushing ahead with significant investment in nuclear and renewable energies.


Assystem, as a leading provider of project management, design & construction supervision services within the nuclear industry, has aligned its own strategy to support this switch to low-carbon energy, whilst also recognising transport and infrastructure systems to be a major factor in influencing the outcome of government policy.


By acquiring Schofield Lothian in 2021, Assystem reaffirmed their commitment to the UK's energy transition in combining strengths with a long-established provider of consultancy services to the transport and infrastructure sectors, through the delivery of sustainable performance improvements within four practice areas: Consents & Engagement; Commercial Management; Project Management; and Environment & Sustainability.


Prior to operating as 'Assystem Transport & Infrastructure', our consents & engagement team were already well established in the provision of professional services and, thanks to continuing success, and with the additional opportunities offered through the Assystem network, we are in a position build on this solid foundation.


Role Summary:


Reporting to the Environmental Design Manager, a Water Specialist is sought to co-ordinate the development of the basis of design in water resource & flood risk monitoring, groundwater, WFD compliance, watercourse diversions & surface water and flood risk / hydraulic modelling on the delivery of HS2, the high-speed railway project.


Duties:


  • Ensure efficient transfer of hydraulic models, Flood Level Analysis Reports, water and groundwater monitoring & surveys
  • Plan and resource water survey requirements
  • Lead and prepare the consultation package for Surface water and groundwater monitoring & surveys
  • Organise and attend keymeetings, workshops with HS2 technical leads, Environmental Agency, Local Flood Authorities to facilitate consent preengagement and get the approval of design
  • Review and assure all deliverables related to the WFRMP / Surface water and Flood Risk / hydraulic modelling / WFD, watercourse diversions and groundwater disciplines in liaison with Environmental Design Engineers
  • Provide technical expertise / support for Environmental & Design team in the Water / WFD / Watercourse diversion and Hydraulic modelling.


The role will involve liaising with several internal and external parties including design management, environmental specialists, statutory authorities, and client personnel.


Accountabilities:


  • Helps develop robust and comprehensive WFRMP / WFD / Watercourse diversion / Surface water & Flood Risk / Groundwater design deliverables to deal with environmental risks, CRTs, U&As, Technical Standards, UK best practices working collaboratively with the whole project team in order to achieve EMR Compliance and L3 Certification.
  • Accountable for fit for purpose WFRMP / WFD / Watercourse diversion / Surface water & Flood Risk / Groundwater design methodologies and assumptions that can withstand external scrutiny.
  • Review of all Water/WFD related design deliverables (WFRMP / WFD / Watercourse diversion / Surface water & Flood Risk / Groundwater)

Personal requirements:


  • Member of an environmental/water professional body
  • A sound understanding of hydrology, fluvial & urban hydraulics, groundwater, watershed management, geomorphology and water & flood risk mitigation design on major infrastructure schemes
  • Good experience of temporary watercourse diversion design and planning
  • Good experience of Water Framework Directive Compliance
  • Experienced with dealing with Environmental Agency and LFA on such issues
  • Understanding of the benefits of working collaboratively to obtain the best outcome for the project
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Determination to see tasks through to completion, with excellent planning and organisation skills

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