Assistant Inspector - Water - #1697564

RPS has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Utilities Inspector to work for the Asset Management team to Inspect and feedback on the condition of Assets and Infrastructure to achieve the goals of the Water Consulting Business Stream across the UK.

This is an exciting growth area for RPS, with award of the Scottish Water Asset Inspection framework being a recent example of current opportunities across the UK.

About The Team

RPS Water Consulting is a team of Engineers, Modellers, and Data Analysts providing Asset Management and Operational Strategy development, to our Water Industry clients to support business planning and delivery. This is an evolving industry, providing challenges and opportunities that require innovation, dedication, and teamwork to help us meet our clients’ needs.

Our Water Consultancy business has a range of prestigious AMP8 programmes leading into AMP9 and beyond, where you’ll be securing your career for the next 20 years, leaving a lasting legacy!

About You

As a key member of the Water Consultancy business, your role as Assistant Utilities Inspector is critical to helping us deliver great projects for our Water Industry clients. You will be working alongside a multi-disciplinary team of water project experts on a range of capital delivery projects.

By joining us, you're not just taking on exciting projects and collaborating with leading minds. You're making a meaningful impact on millions of lives the UK, leaving a legacy for generations to come. As a valuable member of our team, you'll play a crucial role in the water industry, and work with the largest water companies in the region, ensuring a positive and enduring influence on the communities we serve. If you're ready to contribute your skills and expertise to a dynamic and innovative environment, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey.

Your Responsibilities

• Inspect and report on Water and Sewage Infrastructure Assets.
• Write up Inspection Reports.
• Capturing features and relevant information related to the provision of health & safety measures and structural conditions.
• Execute additional tasks to meet team Asset Management framework objectives.
• Working to policies and procedures.
• Meet KPIs and grow the business.
  
  

Skills, Knowledge, And Experience

• Experience in Civil/Structural Engineering Inspection and Water site work would be preferable.
• Knowledge of Health and safety culture and its application.
• Experience in Inspecting structural features, pipe bridges, and pipe tunnels, along a pipeline would also be beneficial.
• Civil/Structural Engineering Inspection skillsets from other utilities will be considered.
• IT skills are essential as all inspection reporting is electronic as well as familiarity with the MS 365 suite of programs.
• Solution-focused and Collaborative approach.
  
  

What’s in it for you?

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. A career here is far from ordinary. Here you’re not a number, you are part of the solution.

Why RPS?

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.

About RPS, a Tetra Tech Company

RPS, part of Tetra Tech since January 2023, is a global firm that defines, designs, and manages projects in urbanisation, natural resources, and sustainability. As part of Tetra Tech’s 28,000-strong team across 550 offices in over 120 countries, we deliver solutions that create lasting value in an increasingly urbanised and resource-scarce world. By leveraging our global expertise , we enable our clients to develop winning solutions for their clients and communities.

As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to provide market-leading development and project opportunities for our people, supporting their growth while addressing the challenges that matter. Our people drive our success, and this is where you come to build a career.

Come and join our team and truly make a difference in the future of water!

What happens next?

If we feel you are a good match, we will be in touch to arrange a competency interview . If this opportunity suits your career journey, we’d love to hear from you. All applications will be considered . Ready to apply? Please have your CV ready and continue with your application online.

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