Principal Sustainability Consultant

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We have a vacancy for a Senior/Principal Sustainability Consultant to join our Environmental Management Team based in London. 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 (New Construction, Refurbishment and Fit Out, International) and a BREEAM AP certification would be beneficial.
• Previous experience of experience working on BREEAM assessments.
• Knowledge and experience of any of the following schemes is beneficial; Home Quality Mark, Code for Sustainable Homes, LEED, WELL, Fitwel, CEEQUAL and DREAM would be beneficial.
• Experience of working on Life Cycle Assessments and Circular Economy Statements is beneficial.
  

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?

Here you’ll find true support and encouragement. 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 encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. 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’ll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.

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.

What happens next?

The Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application.If your application is progressed, you’ll have a conversation with one of our recruiters and then there’ll be a two-stage interview process with the Team.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Mindful that a truly inclusive organization must make appropriate use of talent on a global basis and without unnecessary barriers, we are committed to embedding diversity and inclusion principles in all People processes in order to be as diverse as the communities and clients we work with, thereby securing, developing, and retaining the best available talent for the company’s future.

Our approach to Diversity and inclusion Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work.

‘Stronger Together’ is one of our five core behaviours and it is inherent in creating an inclusive workplace:

‘We are respectful, acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent. People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.’

Recruitment Agencies We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require any further information.