Project Coordinator – Wastewater

RPS is currently seeking an experienced Wastewater Project Coordinator or Project Manager to join our operations support team based in Irlam, focusing on projects related to wastewater networks. This office-based role involves assisting the Project Management team in delivering projects centered on wastewater asset surveying. It’s an interesting and rewarding position, perfect for someone with a passion for the environment.

About The Team:

The RPS Asset, Surveying, and Inspection (AS&I) team provides industry leading services to the UK Water Industry and our employees are involved in services supporting Water Networks, Drainage, Surveying, Leakage Consultancy, Water Resources and Efficiency. The team analyse complex data and provide pragmatic solutions. This includes reducing water leakage and preventing flooding and pollution in local communities.

Our Wastewater Operations teams are a collection of 3-person site survey crews that support the regional water companies by gathering data from both above and below-ground wastewater assets. These assets can include reservoirs, dams, highways, and water treatment plants.

About You:

As a key member of the Asset, Surveying, and Inspection (AS&I) business, your role as Wastewater Project Coordinator or Project Manager is critical to our strategic priorities – to deliver great work for our clients by providing excellent customer service and executing complex operational tasks. Whether you are just starting out or taking the next step in your career, this position provides an opportunity for you to progress with RPS.

You will need to work flexibly, working weekends, evenings and overtime if required. Be willing to travel to different locations. It is essential that you enjoy working outdoors, as come rain or shine, you will mostly be outside.

Your Responsibilities:

Coordination of people, projects, clients, and onsite equipment
Technical support of field staff
Ensure compliance with all health and safety requirements
Ensure all field teams have the correct RAMS for each project
Planning the weekly whereabouts of field-based staff
Assist in delivery and recording of toolbox talks and team briefs
Travel to site for Site Based Workplace Inspections
Ensure field staff are kept safe and well equipped
Coordinate project activities, resources, equipment, and information
Identify risks and opportunities
Monitor project progress
Maintain project documentation and record keeping
Perform tasks and duties assigned by the Project Manager
Assist in performing QA checks
Preparation of RAMS
Planning the weekly whereabouts of field-based staff
Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

Must have experience in a role related to wastewater operations (CCTV, Asset, Flow Monitoring etc)
Excellent IT skills and proficient user of MS Office suite
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Highly efficient, organised with excellent problem-solving skills
A flexible approach and reliable
Able to work quickly and accurately
Approachable with great interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise at all levels in a professional manner
Able to use initiative and work unsupervised
Qualifications:

Must have a full UK driving License