Leakage Technician - Water

RPS; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in the UK is seeking Leakage Technicians to conduct investigations on water networks. This role provides an opportunity to work with a multi-disciplinary team and contribute to various projects. Candidates should have relevant experience or a desire to learn, alongside a Full UK Driving Licence. Support and development plans are in place to foster career growth. This role offers a significant impact on the communities served.

Benefits

Personal development plan

Flexible working options

Career pathway support

Qualifications

• EUSR DOMS card desirable.
• NRSWA Unit 2 accreditation desirable.
• Ability to work pan-Scotland.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed investigations of the water network to identify leakage and consumption.
• Utilise equipment to pinpoint leak locations.
• Support maintenance teams as required.

Skills

Previous water network experience

Competent technician with experience in correlation

Fully competent in utility tracing

Competent IT skills

Desire to learn

Education

EUSR water hygiene card

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Overview

RPS are seeking Leakage Technicians, both experienced and inexperienced for our Scottish Water contract. Technicians will be expected to conduct detailed investigation of clean water networks to identify leakage and unaccounted for consumption to achieve the client’s targets. This is a great opportunity to develop skills and experience with one of the UK’s leading Environmental Consultancies.

We’re RPS. Our projects are 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 for solving the problems that matter, and you’ll be supported every step of the way. Here is where you come to build a career.

About The Team

Our Team assess, diagnose, and determine the most appropriate solution to reduce leakage and fully support the delivery of regulatory targets and work to pinpoint leakage with a level of accuracy that delivers a great service for clients.

About You

As a key member of the Water Consultancy business, your role as Leakage Technicians 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. You will have a substantial opportunity to contribute towards optioneering, outline, and detailed design expertise across various frameworks. Our scope of work encompasses a wide range of technically demanding projects in the field of Wastewater Infrastructure.

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 in 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

• Conduct detailed investigation of the water network to identify leakage & unaccounted for consumption.
• Utilise equipment to pinpoint leak location and support repairs, on both public and private ground.
• Attend and support maintenance teams as required.
• Step testing and Pressure Zero Testing of water network.
• Detailed reporting via data collection apps.

Skills, Knowledge, And Experience

Experienced/Lead Technicians

• Previous water network experience.
• Competent technician with experience or understanding of correlation, ground mic, quantification, and step testing.
• Demonstrable experience working in a similar role.
• Fully competent in utility tracing, noise logging and asset surveying.
• Competent IT skills.

Qualifications

• EUSR water hygiene card (Desired).
• EUSR DOMS card (Desired).
• NRSWA Unit 2 accreditation (Desired).
• Ability to work pan-Scotland.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Inexperienced/Support Technicians

• Water Network or Water Industry Experience (Desired).
• Desire to learn.
• Ability to work pan-Scotland.
• Competent IT skills.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence.

Health And Safety

This role may involve:

• Moving heavy items including inspection chamber covers.
• Working in all weather conditions (this could include night work also).
• You may be required to work in confined spaces and on highways.
• Please note mandatory drugs and alcohol tests are undertaken for this role and a DBS check will be undertaken.

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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