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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• An honours degree (level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications), or equivalent professional qualification in engineering or science;
• A minimum of 2-5 years working closely or directly with the built environment industry (preferable); and,
• Membership of an appropriate professional body e.g., IEMA, ICRS (an advantage) and working towards chartered status.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• 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.

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.