Binnies an RSK group company are recruiting Graduate Water Resources/ Groundwater Consultants in our growing multi-disciplinary Environmental Services team in Chester. Binnies is a world-leader in Environmental and Critical Human Infrastructure projects in the Water and Flood Risk Management sector delivering exciting projects for clients including the Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales, Local Authorities and Water Utility Companies. Our team also works on other large infrastructure projects across sectors such as transport and renewable power. Our Catchment Management and Natural Capital teams are able to apply the full range of modelling tools and techniques available for evaluating catchment interventions and their impacts on water resources and water quality, and the subsequent benefits (covering both financial and wider benefits) that can be accrued. This role would in particular support our growing portfolio of water and catchment work where we are developing and testing innovative approaches to catchment management, and Solutions By Nature; a joint venture providing nature-based solutions via blue-green infrastructure to the water industry.

Binnies pride ourselves on being at the forefront of environmental best practice and innovation and our environmental consultants are empowered to work closely with our multi-disciplinary teams and shape projects to deliver smarter and more sustainable solutions. We are a close team and have active Environmental Communities of Practice, including for our Water and Catchments professionals. You will also benefit from technical, leadership and H&S training and paid membership of two professional institutions. You will be able to join our graduate training scheme with access to senior mentors who will support you to become Chartered.

About the Role:

• Providing technical support to groundwater related projects including groundwater resource management and groundwater quality elements
• Production of Water Framework Directive Compliance Assessments to support environmental assessments
• Input into Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP) water resources and water quality management projects, including data analysis and interpretation
• Input to design and coordination of water monitoring programmes in line with best practice (e.g. groundwater and surface water quality surveys, water level surveys, geomorphology surveys)
• Providing input to designs for river restoration, Integrated Constructed Wetlands and Natural Flood Risk Management projects
• Advice on implications for the water environment from engineering designs, as well as development of mitigation and enhancement opportunities
• Advising on catchment management planning/schemes/projects
• Writing all stages of impact assessments associated with the water environment
• Liaising with project teams, clients, stakeholders and the public as required

Qualifications/Requirements:

The role is suitable for a graduate in Environmental Science, Geography, Water & Environmental Management or another related discipline; either looking for your first role or a new challenge after a few years of experience. You should possess and be able to demonstrate the following qualifications, skills and knowledge:

• An environmental related degree
• An understanding of water resources/groundwater
• An appreciation of groundwater modelling and resource assessment tools
• Demonstrable knowledge of relevant legislation in the UK
• The ability to manage your own workload and be an integral member of the wider environmental team
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Hold a full UK driving licence

Why join us:

Would you like to work in a business where you feel empowered to grow? Where there is no place for criticism or discrimination? A place where people are mindful and respectful? If so, then Binnies is the place for you.

We have a strong ‘ENGAGED’ culture that runs through everything we do. Evolved over 100 years, we have a culture of caring, where our employee’s wellbeing and work-life balance are priorities, in fact we have industry leading flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We pride ourselves on providing an inclusive working environment, where a diverse workforce is supported to grow and develop.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid Working
• Flexible working (part time available, remote working)
• Flexible benefits e.g. buy annual leave, varying pension contributions, options for private healthcare