RPS Group
Job title:
Environmental/Senior Consultant (Circular Economy)
Company
RPS Group
Job description
Environmental/Senior Consultant (Circular Economy)RPS, a Tetra Tech company, 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.RPS, a Tetra Tech company:In 2023 RPS joined Tetra Tech, enabling us to combine our expertise with the reach and resources of a prestigious global organisation.We design, and manage projects in urbanisation, natural resources, and sustainability. As part of Tetra Tech’s over 30,000 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.Your Impact:Join RPS, a Tetra Tech company to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to grow your career while leaving a lasting legacy.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
; * 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 or minimum of 7 years experience.
- 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 proven 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.What happens next?If this opportunity suits your career journey, we’d love to hear from you.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.What is in it for you?We’re proud to be an accredited training provider, internationally recognised and providing robust fully accredited professional training programmes – to master’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we provide learning and development for everyone.We support our people to innovate, collaborate and build meaningful careers. Our network of people and knowledge will expand your horizons and give you access to a variety of interesting projects.Embracing diverse ideas, perspectives, and thinking styles is at the heart of what we do. We need a mix of experiences and techniques to develop the ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You’ll be joining a diverse community of experts and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.Why RPS, a Tetra Tech company: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 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.#LI-RM3 #LI-HYBRID #LI-REMOTERecruitment Agencies
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Expected salary
Location
Cork
Job date
Sun, 09 Mar 2025 02:59:05 GMT
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