The Vacancy

WRc are looking for a Consultant Process Engineer to join the Integrated Systems and Environment (IS&E) directorate.

This is a full time role (37 hours per week), working on a hybrid basis from our main office in Swindon.

The successful candidate will apply their technical background within a dynamic commercial environment and be involved in providing client facing consultancy solutions, assisting with proposals and delivering projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Business development -

• Collaborate with the Associate Director to identify and develop potential new business opportunities.
• Assist the IS&E directorate team in developing value propositions and technical solutions for future project opportunities.
• Apply your networking skills to build strong working relationship with team members and outside the IS&E to identify opportunities for IS&E and to provide support to other teams as necessary.
• Represent IS&E / WRc at internal and external events, such as water industry events and conferences to promote awareness and support business development.
• Network and liaise with academia and / or industry to support business development.

Delivery -

• Maintain awareness of emerging environmental challenges and the direction of travel of the regulatory agenda.
• Assist with the identification, development & refinement of technical solutions to resolve client's challenges and issues.
• Contribute to project delivery to achieve or exceed project budget, time and quality targets.
• Support other team members when they are under pressure to meet clients' expectations and deadlines.

Person Specification:

• An Undergraduate and / or postgraduate degree (e.g. Masters or PhD) in a relevant topic (e.g. Science, Engineering or Environmental based subject).
• Experience of delivering consultancy to a range of clients within their technical discipline, working directly for clients, building relationships and meeting their expectations with our deliverables
• Excellent writing skills and the ability to produce robust and comprehensive written deliverables on behalf of RSK/WRc.
• Excellent competence in the use of Excel and the ability to interrogate, analyse and present data within spreadsheets.
• Excellent competence in the use of PowerPoint and the ability to produce presentations using WRc templates and present these to clients, colleagues and senior management
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, enabling positive engagement with colleagues, clients, partners, and stakeholders.
• Full UK driving licence

Salary and Benefits:

• Up to £45,000 depending on experience
• Life assurance
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays

Full job description attached

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About Us

Water Research Centre (WRc) is an independent centre of excellence for innovation and growth that boasts more than 90 years of delivering leading, technical research and innovation services to the global water, waste management and energy sectors. Its subsidiary business, Cognica, is a leading provider of intelligent information-management solutions and services to the construction and estate-management markets. The businesses are based in Swindon, UK.

WRc's 170 employees bring a shared purpose of discovering and delivering new and exciting solutions that enable clients to meet the challenges of the future. In addition to its wide breadth of services in water, WRc is also home to the National Centre for Environmental Toxicology, an expert team of scientists and toxicologists offering a toxicology-on-demand subscription service.

The company is renowned for its ability to address global issues, including climate change, green growth and water and sanitation services, through applied engineering excellence, highlighted through its tagline, "innovation through collaboration".

WRc is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

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Benefits

Life Assurance

Annual Leave Purchase

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted Gym Membership

Mental Health Support

Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme