RPS is seeking applications for the position of Environmental/Senior Consultant (Circular Economy) to join our Sustainability Team in Ireland (ROI). Our Sustainability Team work on projects across a wide range of sectors including circular economy, renewable energy, public infrastructure, manufacturing, and commercial development. We provide our clients with high quality and commercially focused solutions to address environmental challenges. Projects range from delivery of circular economy reports, strategies and analysis, monitoring programmes and support to construction projects. RPS specialise in all areas of the built and natural environment, shaping the future of our environmental, social and economic landscapes. By joining RPS you will be part of a leading global multi-disciplinary consultancy. This is a hybrid role, with offices available in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Kilkenny and Sligo.
About The Team:
Our team have extensive experience in a wide range of circular economy projects including:

• Preparation of policy and guidance documents on the circular economy[1][2];

• Waste characterisation, analysis and reporting;

• Support to clients in the application of waste regulations, including Article 27/28 processes; and

• Waste impact assessment for infrastructure projects.

We are from diverse backgrounds including civil and environmental engineering, geology, hydrogeology, environmental science, and ecology. Our shared values of diversity, innovation, and teamwork have enabled development of strong and lasting relationships. Together we work to solve real world challenges and identify creative, sustainable solutions for the future.
About The Role:
You’ll be working on a wide range of projects enabling you to develop your understanding of the circular economy, including the wider policy and legislative frameworks at both a Local and National level. You’ll have the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience from working with senior colleagues across RPS business units (e.g., Energy, Water, Transport, Geotechnical). You will provide support to the team by conducting data assessment and evaluation, desk-based technical report writing and research, conducting site visits and appraisals, and assisting with management of project tasks. You’ll be responsible for design and supervision of surveys including liaison with sub-contractors and clients.
About You:

• Highly motivated with interest and ambition to further develop expertise in the circular economy sector.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in the English language. Additional language skills a plus.

• Demonstrate an ability to effectively manage your time and identify project priorities.

• Be flexible and have a willingness to travel on occasion to client sites for meetings, surveys etc.

• Current member of a professional body (e.g., CIWM) working toward chartered status.

• Ability to work closely as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, with strong social and interpersonal skills.

• A good understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental management.

• Have a full clean driving licence.

Key Skills / Qualifications:
We’d like you to have at least 5 years professional experience in a circular economy role, ideally within a consultancy context. You’ll be confident providing and demonstrable experience delivering technical outputs to a high standard (e.g., reports, drawings, project plans). You have been involved in leading and delivering waste and circular economy projects to a high standard. You take a proactive role towards project health and safety, and in an Irish context have an understanding of the PSCS/PSDP roles. Great communication skills are key in order to build, maintain and consolidate strong working relationships with colleagues, clients and external stakeholders.
You’ll have a Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BSc/BE) or equivalent in Engineering / Science.
Why RPS?
You will have the opportunity to work on interesting and challenging projects, where different perspectives, styles of thinking and ideas are encouraged. We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You will be joining us on our diversity journey, joining a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.
You will have the choice of work flexibility, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard.
We are an accredited training provider and will support your learning and development. A personal development plan, mentoring scheme, and transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you will be supported as far as you want to go. This is a workplace that works for you.
A career here is far from ordinary. Here you are not a number, you are part of the solution.
RPS, a Tetra Tech company:
Representing an exciting new chapter in our business, in 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.
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. You will be supported every step of the way. Here is where you come to build a career.
What happens next?
If this opportunity suits your career journey, we’d love to hear from you.
Our closing date for applications is 8th November 2024.
If you are successful, you will be invited to an interview. This will be an opportunity to meet the team who you could be working with. You will be able to showcase your relevant skills and suitability for the role and, ask any questions on how the team works and what to expect in the role day to day.
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