Waste Water Asset Team Leader

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Location(s) Grangemouth

Contract typeFull Time (40 hours per week)

RPS are seeking an experienced Waste Water Asset Team Leader to lead a 3-person team, carrying out investigation and drain tracing works.

We’re RPS, our projects are all around you. We define, design, and manage projects that create shared value to a complex, urbanising and resource-scarce world. Our people are our success. We need people who share our passion on solving the problems that matter. And where you’ll be supported every step of the way. Here is where you come to build a career.

What You’ll Be Doing

This role focuses on investigation of wastewater assets such as manhole chambers, pumping stations, combined sewer overflows and wastewater treatment plants, gathering information such as measurements, configurations and dimensions of the assets. Works will be undertaken in public, residential and commercial property. Previous experience in a drainage related role is essential.

This is a customer facing role requiring excellent customer service skills. Applicants must have exceptional organisational skills and be able to work to deadlines. Please note that the work will be outdoors in all weather conditions and will involve the manual handling of manhole chamber covers and other heavy items. Due to the nature of the work, flexibility regarding working hours is essential. This includes occasional Saturday work, early starts and late finishes as required. Overtime rates are paid accordingly.

Who we’re looking for?

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and able to complete paperwork accurately and annotate plans
• A minimum of 2years’ experience in a drainage related role, coupled with the ability to accurately navigate the drainage network using the GIS mapping provided
• Detailed knowledge of both public sewer networks and domestic drainage systems
• Excellent problem-solving and accurate record-keeping capabilities
• Demonstrable track record of reliability and flexibility
• Full UK driving licence
• IOSH working safely qualification is an advantage
  

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 wellbeing.

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 elaine.hames@rpsgroup.com

Ready to apply? Please have your CV ready and continue with your application online.

Health and Safety

This Role May Involve

• Moving heavy items including manhole covers
• Confined Space Entry – sewer manhole chambers
• Working in all weather conditions (this could include night work also)
  

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Mindful that a truly inclusive organization must make appropriate use of talent on a global basis and without unnecessary barriers, we are committed to embedding diversity and inclusion principles in all People processes in order to be as diverse as the communities and clients we work with, thereby securing, developing, and retaining the best available talent for the company’s future.

Our approach to Diversity and inclusion 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:

‘We are respectful, acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent. People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.’

Recruitment Agencies We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require any further information.