Sustainability Consultant

RPS is looking for a Sustainability Consultant to join our team based ideally in London or Newark.

Our award-winning team provides a range of assessments (Energy Reports, Overheating Assessments, Daylight Analysis, BREEAM Assessments, Sustainability Statements, LCA etc) to a multitude of clients, supplying valuable services to lead design teams and clients through the complexities of the planning process.

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

You will be working with a well-established and passionate team of highly knowledgeable environmental consultants giving you the opportunity to develop your skill set and progress your career. You’ll be trained in providing support and assistance across a range of projects and technical area’s including: research, site visits, appraisals and report writing. Where appropriate, you’ll get to take responsibility to work on individual tasks and projects.

With climate change impacting us all and Net Zero Carbon initiatives commencing across the UK, you can be part of making a difference and solving problems that matter.

Who we are looking for

We’d like you to have a degree (BSc / BEng) in a relevant subject (e.g. Environmental Science/Engineering, Climate Change, Engineering, Architecture) preferably with relevant Masters (MSc/MEng) or post graduate qualification.
A good understanding of BREEAM assessments and the BREEAM process (Design and Post Construction stages) and experience of working through several BREEAM assessments. Experience of how the BREEAM process works and what the BRE require is essential.
BREEAM certified in at least one of the BRE schemes (BREEAM-In-Use, New Construction, Refurbishment and Fit Out, International) and a BREEAM AP certification would be beneficial.
Previous experience of experience working on BREEAM assessments.
Experience in undertaking Whole Life Carbon Assessments using OneClick LCA Software
Strong communication skills are essential as you’ll need to be able to build strong working relationships with your colleagues, clients and external bodies. Commitment to developing your technical knowledge and a positive approach to your own professional development is essential and is fully supported by us.

What’s in it for you?

We’re an accredited training provider – from entry level to master’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, 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 understand the need to work flexibly, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we’re happy to talk about flexible working. This is a workplace that works for you.

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

What happens next?

If this opportunity suits your career journey, we’d love to hear from you. All applications will be considered, and we will try our best to respond to you within three working days.

RPS, A Tetra Tech company:

Representing an exciting new chapter in our business, on 24 January 2023 RPS became a Tetra Tech company. With over 28,000 employees in more than 550 offices in more than 120 countries on seven continents, Tetra Tech is a leading, global provider of consulting and engineering services. As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to offer our people market-leading development and project opportunities, helping to solve some of the world’s most complex problems.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With over 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

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