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RPS is looking for an Associate Director to join our Built Heritage Team. This is a rare opportunity for a consultant to take on and develop an existing client base. We are looking to recruit an Associate Director. but would also consider appointing at Director level for the right candidate. The position will be nominally based in our London office but, following our adoption of agile working practices we will consider candidates based across the country (who could instead work from our Newark, Gloucester, Abingdon or Edinburgh offices). The successful candidate is likely to need to attend the office at least one day per week.

You will be part of an experienced heritage team working on many of the biggest and most complicated heritage projects in the country. We offer an unrivalled range of project experience, working with English Heritage and Historic Royal Palaces, major developers and regeneration leaders, and individual property owners. We offer the opportunity to work as part of major interdisciplinary teams and innovating architects to provide outstanding new developments.

What you will be doing

· Preparation of Heritage Statements, Environmental Statements and Listed Building Consent applications

· Line management and mentoring of junior staff

· Business development

· Liaison with clients, local planning authorities and relevant stakeholders

· Expert Witness work, potentially including attendance at Public Inquiries

· Financial management of projects, to ensure they advance on time and to budget

Who we are looking for

We pride ourselves on our commercial awareness. We are looking to recruit Built Heritage experts with a pragmatic approach to the historic environment, leading our clients to find solutions to heritage constraints. You should be technically experienced and positive motivated to engage with relevant stakeholders to help play a part in delivery of the 1.5million homes promised this parliament together with much needed distribution and infrastructure. Our ideal candidate will have a proven track record of providing heritage advice on major projects; experience of providing expert witness and have Associate or Full Membership of the IHBC. You must hold a relevant degree in the conservation of historic buildings and places and a strong knowledge of the planning system. If you do not tick all of these boxes please do not be dissuaded from applying – we are keen to recruit and to mentor candidates showing the aptitude that we are looking for. You will also need to hold a full, clean driving licence.

What is in it for you?

Our staff are rewarded with competitive salaries, opportunities to invest and many other benefits including: Private healthcare, 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to purchase up to 5 extra days per year, Company pension scheme, Group Disability Scheme, Share Incentive Scheme, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Health Screening, Employee Assistance Programme (including numerous wellbeing initiatives and mental health support), Dental Cover, subsidised gym membership, Professional Memberships and access to BenefitHub offering discounts, cash back offers and rewards.


We are proud to be an accredited ILM training provider. We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. You’ll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing. We identify the need to work flexibly, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we’re happy to communicate 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 will have the opportunity to speak informally with Duncan Hawkins, Simon Mortimer or Richard Smalley to answer any queries in advance of a more formal interview.

All applications will be considered.

About RPS:

We are RPS, our projects are all around you. We define, design, and take care of projects that create shared value to a composite, urbanising and resource-scarce world. Our people are our success. We are looking for people who can find a solution to the problems that matter. Our flat structure creates greater collaboration and speed of communication, enabling us to work with some of the brightest minds in the industry. Here you will find work that is stimulating and rewarding.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

RPS is looking for an Associate Director to join us in our specialist EIA team, to be based at either Abingdon, Manchester or Edinburgh. We are working on some of the most exciting Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects in the UK and internationally, including large scale energy projects – think GW rather than MW! This includes solar, offshore wind, international interconnector and energy storage projects. We are the EIA lead for the Gatwick Airport Northern Runway Project, Morgan and Mona Offshore Wind Projects, Morgan and Morecambe Transmission Assets, TWP, XLinks interconnector and a large portfolio of energy storage and solar projects.

Our team works with bp renewables, EnBW, Flotation Energy, Alcemi, Photovolt Development Partners, XLinks, Statera and Radioactive Waste Management (RWM), as well as many major energy companies. Our track record in renewables, transport and net zero carbon means that we gain repeat business across these sectors.

We’re RPS and our people are our success. We need people who share our passion on solving the problems that matter. Our flat structure creates greater collaboration and speed of communication and working with some of the brightest minds in the industry, we’ll need your input.

What you’ll be doing

With experience within this sector, you’ll already be familiar with what we’re looking for. You’ll have the opportunity to work on and manage a range of EIA projects, including large scale renewable DCO projects. You will be able to lead a multidisciplinary EIA project team and provide advice to the client, based on your experience on other projects.

You’ll be working within a multi-disciplinary environment with the opportunity to be part of a highly regarded team.

A typical week could include:

· Project management role for large DCO projects or for several smaller TCPA EIA projects

· Management of EIA team, including briefings of authors and lead for ensuring chapters are compliant and maintaining high quality of deliverables

· Working as a primary point of client contact on some of the leading EIA projects in the UK

· Advising on legislative requirements, good practice, budget and programme.

· Management of EIA consultation, requirements including coordination of Expert Working Groups

· Sign off of ES documents in preparation for client or legal review

· Opportunities for line management and mentoring of team members

· Opportunities to work on and develop digital EIA deliverables.

· Preparation of bid/tender documents with our bid team, as required

Who we’re looking for

You’ll have excellent experience of managing EIA projects, ideally including DCO and renewable infrastructure projects. Experience in the requirements for developing and consenting offshore wind, onshore cable routes, substations, solar farms would be an advantage.

Your report writing and review skills will reflect our high standards and you will be able to work collaboratively and have the ability to work with clients legal teams and other consultancies. A good eye for detail is essential as are strong problem-solving skills, helping to address client concerns and ‘make complex easy’. We’d like you to have:

· Experience of managing large EIA projects (essential).

· Experience working on large DCO projects, ideally including renewable projects (desirable).

· Experience in managing the client-EIA team interface and ensuring our clients’ high standards are met (essential).

· Detailed knowledge of the EIA Regulations and Planning Act and the requirements to deliver a compliant submission (essential).

· An eye for detail (essential).

· Willingness to travel for client or stakeholder meetings.

· Previous digital EIA experience or relevant skills to help in leading out digital EIA offering (desirable).

· A first degree in a relevant environmental subject and ideally an MSc in a relevant topic e.g. Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Management or similar

There will be some travel so a full UK driving license is required.

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 followed by an interview with the EIA Team.

If this opportunity suits your career journey, we’d love to hear from you. All applications will be considered.

We’re RPS, A Tetra Tech company

Representing an exciting new chapter in our business, on 24 January 2023 RPS became a Tetra Tech company. With 27,000 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.
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Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

RPS is looking for an Associate Director Town Planner. This is a key role within our National Development & Infrastructure Planning Team, who work collaboratively with our Environment Division. Working alongside a range of multi-disciplinary services within a team of planning experts, you will be delivering on a broad range of planning applications including residential, mixed-use developments, data centres, airports, retail, logistics, major infrastructure projects and you will be helping to grow and develop business and, provide mentorship to junior planners.

With our planning service at the heart of the business, this role will give you the opportunity to join and grow a profitable planning consultancy and, with our transparent career pathway framework, we will ensure you are continually progressing and enhancing your credentials.

We are RPS, our projects are all around you. We define, design, and take care of projects that create shared value to a composite, urbanising and resource-scarce world. Our people are our success. We are looking for people who can find a solution to the problems that matter. Our flat structure creates greater collaboration and speed of communication, enabling us to work with some of the brightest minds in the industry. Here you will find work that is stimulating and rewarding.

What you will be doing

·Developing new customer relationships and maintaining existing business

·Directing and mentoring junior planners

· Providing input into business plans and Chair Planning Meetings, influencing debate and contributing to discussion on operational matters

· Preparing fee proposals and providing input into tender submissions

· Preparing representations to Local Plan consultations, appearing at Local Plan Examinations and assisting with appeal co-ordination and statements of case

· Presiding over small/medium & large projects including coordinating team members, project finances, overseeing solutions in line with the customer’s expectations and ensuring delivery is on time

Who are looking for?

With experience within this sector, you will already be familiar with what we’re looking for:

· Qualified MRTPI or in another relevant discipline

· A highly experienced and knowledgeable practitioner who has experience in large energy and infrastructure projects, including those requiring Environmental Impact Assessment, and those relating to Developments of National Significance and Development Control Orders

· Full membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute and experience of delivering consultancy to a range of customers

· Have an established market reputation with a demonstrable record of winning sustainable and commercially viable projects

· Good financial and project management experience is essential

· Great influencing and communication techniques that enable you to build, maintain and consolidate strong working relationships with colleagues, customers and external bodies

What is in it for you?

We are proud to be an accredited ILM 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 encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. 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 and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.

We identify the need to work flexibly, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we’re happy to communicate 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. All applications will be considered.

RPS, A Tetra Tech company
Representing an exciting new chapter in our business, on 24 January 2023 RPS became a Tetra Tech company. With 28,000 staff in more than 550 offices in more than 120 countries on seven continents, Tetra Tech is a spearheading, 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 find a solution to some of the world’s most intricate problems.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

RPS is looking for Principal EIA Consultant to join us to be based at either Abingdon, London, Cardiff, Manchester or Edinburgh. We are working on some of the most exciting Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects in the UK and internationally, including large scale energy projects – think GW rather than MW! This includes solar, offshore wind, international interconnector and energy storage projects. We are the EIA lead for the Gatwick Airport Northern Runway Project, Morgan and Mona Offshore Wind Projects, Morgan and Morecambe Transmission Assets, TWP, XLinks interconnector and a large portfolio of energy storage and solar projects.

Our team works with bp renewables, EnBW, Flotation Energy, Alcemi, Photovolt Development Partners, XLinks, Statera and Radioactive Waste Management (RWM), as well as many major energy companies. Our track record in renewables, transport and net zero carbon means that we gain repeat business across these sectors.

We’re RPS and our people are our success. We need people who share our passion on solving the problems that matter. Our flat structure creates greater collaboration and speed of communication and working with some of the brightest minds in the industry, we’ll need your input.


What you’ll be doing

You’ll be working within a multi-disciplinary environment with the opportunity to be part of a highly regarded environmental planning team. You’ll partner with the wider RPS Health Impact Assessment, sustainability, climate change, planning, landscape, ecology, heritage and transport teams. You’ll manage a range of EIA projects within a consultancy environment and provide advice on EIA Regulations and screen, scope and produce Environmental Statements.

A typical week could include:

· Working as a primary point of client contact on some of the leading EIA projects in the UK

· Drafting reports, including project descriptions, non-technical summaries, scoping report and bid documents

· Sign off of ES documents in preparation for client or legal review

· Provision of advice regarding all aspects of EIA, including client and legal queries

· Working with our digital and design teams to take a leading in further developing our capacity in digital EIA

· Working to mentor junior or new members of the team

· Preparation of bid/tender documents with our bid team, as required

· Opportunities to work across a range of sectors



Who we’re looking for

You’ll have excellent report writing and review skills, be able to work collaboratively and have the ability to work with clients legal teams and other consultancies. A good eye for detail is essential as is strong problem-solving skills, helping to address client concerns and ‘make complex easy’. We’d like you to have:

· A first degree in a relevant environmental subject and ideally an MSc in a relevant topic e.g. Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Management or similar

· Experience of working in a consultancy environment, including experience of managing EIA projects (essential)

· Detailed knowledge of the EIA process (essential)

· An eye for detail (essential)

· Previous digital EIA experience or relevant skills (desirable)

· Experience in working on NSIPs/DCO projects (desirable)

· Experience in the energy sector or on infrastructure projects (desirable)

There will be some travel so a full UK driving license is required.

What’s in it for you?

We’ll give you a competitive salary, opportunities to invest and many other benefits including: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, Option to purchase up to 5 extra days per year, car allowance, Company pension scheme, Group Disability Scheme, Share Incentive Scheme, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Health Screening, Employee Assistance Programme (including numerous wellbeing initiatives and mental health support), Dental Cover, Optical Cover, subsidised gym-membership Professional Memberships and access to BenefitHub offering discounts, cash back offers and rewards

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.

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

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 followed by an interview with the EIA Team.

If this opportunity suits your career journey, we’d love to hear from you. All applications will be considered.

We’re 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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

RPS is looking for a Senior Consultant (Built Heritage) to join us in delivering a diverse range of projects across the UK. We can offer you hybrid working arrangements based in either London, Abingdon, Gloucester, Newark, or Edinburgh. You will join an established team where you can develop your skills and experience preparing Built Heritage Assessments and providing consultancy advice.

About The Opportunity:

You will work both individually and as a member of diverse teams to deliver multiple projects simultaneously to agreed timeframes. We offer an unrivalled range of project experience, learning from one of the most established and respected heritage teams in the country – with roots going back more than 25 years. As part of that team, you will be mentored to provide rapid career progression (for the right candidate with the right mindset).

What you will be doing

You will primarily assist the Built Heritage Directors to complete ongoing projects. Your work will include:

· Historic research

· Analysis of historic buildings and areas

· Advice on repairs and alterations to listed buildings and other heritage assets

· Preparation of Heritage Statements and input into the EIA process

· Preparation of Conservation Management Plans and Strategies

· Liaison with clients, local planning authorities and relevant stakeholders

About You:

· You will be positively disposed to influencing development so that schemes are tailored where possible to enhance the historic environment

· Commercially aware - with a pragmatic attitude to finding solutions to client problems.

· Technically experienced – with experience of having written Conservation Area appraisals, Statements of Significance, applications for Listed Building Consents and input into Environmental Impact Assessments.

· Confident to engage with key stakeholders to actively assist our clients to deliver much needed residential, distribution and renewables schemes

· Outstanding verbal and written communication techniques

· A relevant degree or masters degree in the conservation of historic buildings and places

· Hold or be working towards Associate Membership of the IHBC

· Good knowledge of the English planning system

· You will hold a clean driving license

What is in it for you?

Our staff are rewarded with competitive salaries, opportunities to invest and many other benefits including: 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to purchase up to 5 extra days per year, Company pension scheme, Group Disability Scheme, Share Incentive Scheme, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Health Screening, Employee Assistance Programme (including numerous wellbeing initiatives and mental health support), Dental Cover, subsidised gym membership, Professional Memberships and access to BenefitHub offering discounts, cash back offers and rewards.

A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you’ll, be helped as far as you want to go.

We’re proud to be an accredited ILM 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 and development for everyone.

We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. 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 and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.

We identify the need to work flexibly, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we’re happy to communicate 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 will have the opportunity to speak informally with Duncan Hawkins, Simon Mortimer or Richard Smalley to answer any queries in advance of a more formal interview.

All applications will be considered.

About RPS:

We are RPS, our projects are all around you. We define, design, and take care of projects that create shared value to a composite, urbanising and resource-scarce world. Our people are our success. We are looking for people who can find a solution to the problems that matter. Our flat structure creates greater collaboration and speed of communication, enabling us to work with some of the brightest minds in the industry. Here you will find work that is stimulating and rewarding.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

RPS is looking for Senior EIA Consultant to join us to be based at either Abingdon, London, Cardiff, Manchester or Edinburgh. We are working on some of the most exciting Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects in the UK and internationally, including large scale energy projects – think GW rather than MW! This includes solar, offshore wind, international interconnector and energy storage projects. We are the EIA lead for the Gatwick Airport Northern Runway Project, Morgan and Mona Offshore Wind Projects, Morgan and Morecambe Transmission Assets, TWP, XLinks interconnector and a large portfolio of energy storage and solar projects.

Our team works with bp renewables, EnBW, Flotation Energy, Alcemi, Photovolt Development Partners, XLinks, Statera and Radioactive Waste Management (RWM), as well as many major energy companies. Our track record in renewables, transport and net zero carbon means that we gain repeat business across these sectors.

We’re RPS and our people are our success. We need people who share our passion on solving the problems that matter. Our flat structure creates greater collaboration and speed of communication and working with some of the brightest minds in the industry, we’ll need your input.


What you’ll be doing

You’ll be working within a multi-disciplinary environment with the opportunity to be part of a highly regarded environmental planning team. You’ll partner with the wider RPS Health Impact Assessment, sustainability, climate change, planning, landscape, ecology, heritage and transport teams. You’ll manage a range of EIA projects within a consultancy environment and provide advice on EIA Regulations and screen, scope and produce Environmental Statements.

A typical week could include:

· Working as a primary point of client contact on some of the leading EIA projects in the UK

· Drafting reports, including project descriptions, non-technical summaries, scoping report and bid documents

· Sign off of ES documents in preparation for client or legal review

· Provision of advice regarding all aspects of EIA, including client and legal queries

· Working with our digital and design teams to take a leading in further developing our capacity in digital EIA

· Working to mentor junior or new members of the team

· Preparation of bid/tender documents with our bid team, as required

· Opportunities to work across a range of sectors

Who we’re looking for

You’ll have excellent report writing and review skills, be able to work collaboratively and have the ability to work with clients legal teams and other consultancies. A good eye for detail is essential as is strong problem-solving skills, helping to address client concerns and ‘make complex easy’. We’d like you to have:

· A first degree in a relevant environmental subject and ideally an MSc in a relevant topic e.g. Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Management or similar

· Experience of working in a consultancy environment, including experience of managing EIA projects (essential)

· Detailed knowledge of the EIA process (essential)

· An eye for detail (essential)

· Previous digital EIA experience or relevant skills (desirable)

· Experience in working on NSIPs/DCO projects (desirable)

· Experience in the energy sector or on infrastructure projects (desirable)

There will be some travel so a full UK driving license is required.

What’s in it for you?

We’ll give you a competitive salary, opportunities to invest and many other benefits including: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, Option to purchase up to 5 extra days per year, car allowance, Company pension scheme, Group Disability Scheme, Share Incentive Scheme, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Health Screening, Employee Assistance Programme (including numerous wellbeing initiatives and mental health support), Dental Cover, Optical Cover, subsidised gym-membership Professional Memberships and access to BenefitHub offering discounts, cash back offers and rewards

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.

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

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 followed by an interview with the EIA Team.

If this opportunity suits your career journey, we’d love to hear from you. All applications will be considered.

We’re 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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

RPS is looking for experienced Landscape Planner(s) to join our team at Senior or Principal level. Working both alone and as part of a team you will assist the successful delivery of projects at all scales, across a wide range of sectors throughout the UK.

We work on a diverse range of projects including some of the most exciting Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects in the UK and internationally, including large scale energy projects - think GW rather than MW! - as well as renewable, commercial, education, residential, leisure and major infrastructure developments. Our renewables work includes solar, offshore and onshore wind, international interconnector and energy storage projects.

We are RPS, our projects are all around you. We define, design, and take care of projects that create shared value to a composite, urbanising and resource-scarce world. Our people are our success. We are looking for people who can find a solution to the problems that matter. Here you will find work that is stimulating and rewarding, and you will be guided every step of the way.

What you will be doing

· Reflecting the range of our work, your work will include site and desk-based work. Typically, your work will include:

· Working on landscape projects for both internal and external stakeholders

· Writing and contributing to LVIAs / SLVIAs / TVIAs to assist a wide range of projects at all scales, including Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects, typically in the renewables sector

· Undertaking site visits and viewpoint photography

· Inputting into landscape masterplans and landscape and ecological management plans

· Working closely with other colleagues in the Landscape Team and more widely within RPS, including multi-disciplinary colleagues and project teams

Who we are looking for

You will have a degree in Landscape Architecture or related discipline and ideally be a Chartered Member of The Landscape Institute (CMLI) with relevant years of experience applicable to this level, and be able to offer the following:

· Excellent report writing and organisational techniques

· Experience of conducting LVIAs for a range of project scales. Knowledge of, and experience working on, projects in the renewable energy sector would be an advantage

· Trained in AutoCAD and desktop publishing software

· Be able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and under your own initiative to targets

· Willingness to travel for project work

Experience of, and contributing to, the DCO (Development Consent Order) process would be an advantage. Similarly, experience of, or willingness to be involved in, providing evidence at Public Inquiry.

What is in it for you?

We are an accredited training provider – from entry level to master’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we assist 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 will be assisted as far as you want to go.

We identify the need to work flexibly, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we are happy to communicate about flexible working. This is a workplace that works for you.

We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and techniques to develop ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You will be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.

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

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 will have a conversation with one of our recruiters prior to an interview with the Team. All applications will be considered.

RPS, A Tetra Tech company
Representing an exciting new chapter in our business, on 24 January 2023 RPS became a Tetra Tech company. With 28,000 staff in more than 550 offices in more than 120 countries on seven continents, Tetra Tech is a spearheading, 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 find a solution to some of the world’s most intricate problems.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

RPS is looking for Town Planners to join our National Development & Infrastructure Planning Team based in Cardiff, Bristol, or Edinburgh. The range of work on offer is wide and varied and will provide you with rich experience in town planning. Working alongside a range of multi-disciplinary services within a team of planning experts, you will have the opportunity to aid and deliver on a broad range of planning applications including residential, mixed-use developments, data centres, airports, retail, logistics and major infrastructure projects.

With our planning service at the heart of the business, the role will give you a progressive step-up in presiding over planning casework and help towards defining a career pathway towards promotion.

We are RPS, our projects are all around you. We define, design, and take care of projects that create shared value to a composite, urbanising and resource-scarce world. Our people are our success. We are looking for people who can find a solution to the problems that matter. Here you will find work that is stimulating and rewarding, and you will be guided every step of the way.

What you will be doing

You will be assisting our strategic planning work, which includes the preparation of representations to Local Plan consultations and developing planning strategies to promote land and development for inclusion in Local Plans.

· Assisting Planning Directors’ in successfully delivering their planning caseload, including preparing Planning Statements and representations to Local Plan consultations

· Developing your written and oral communication techniques

· Directly engaging in our business development initiatives

· Actively assisting our Assistant Planners, Graduates and Apprentices

· Contributing/ engaging in our Prospects Planning Group

Who we are looking for

· Chartered membership of the RTPI (or close to achieving this)

· Experience in a planning consultancy or local government role

· Aptitude to work to established time frames

· A keen interest in planning, development, and environmental issues

· A good working knowledge of planning policy

· Attention to detail and a proactive mindset

· A strategic thinker and someone who can readily address problems

· A market awareness and a good knowledge of local planning issues

What is in it for you?

Here you’ll find true guidance 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 provide learning and development for everyone.

A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway that puts you in the driving seat of your career and, you’ll be helped 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 techniques to develop the 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 identify the need to work flexibly, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we’re happy to communicate 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 will have a conversation with one of our recruiters prior to an interview with the Team. All applications will be considered.

RPS, A Tetra Tech company
Representing an exciting new chapter in our business, on 24 January 2023 RPS became a Tetra Tech company. With 28,000 staff in more than 550 offices in more than 120 countries on seven continents, Tetra Tech is a spearheading, 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 find a solution to some of the world’s most intricate problems.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

We’re proud to have secured several project wins during 2023 as we provide sustainable solutions to our clients’ aspirations. With growing project deliverables and a strong growth strategy for Scotland, we currently have an opportunity for a Senior Civil Engineer (Renewables Energy Infrastructure) to join our team in Edinburgh.

RPS, A Tetra Tech company:

Representing an exciting new chapter in our business, on 24 January 2023 RPS became a Tetra Tech company. With 27,000 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.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Lead the production of design packages for concept, tender and detailed phases of renewable energy projects relating to:
Wind, transmission or other renewable energy project infrastructure and access design with consideration of buildability, electrical component standards and environmental constraints;
Concept design for environmental impact assessment purposes
Bridge and retaining structure geometry considering structural form and flooding levels and co-ordination of structural design
Catchment assessments, culvert hydraulic design including CAR authorisation
Develop sustainable drainage concepts and details consulting with EA or SEPA where necessary
Public highway improvement concepts and detailed design for electrical component delivery including road authority consultation and road construction consent submission
Co-ordination with other discipline leads for geotechnical and structural design strands to assist in the provision of RPS’ core multi-disciplinary design service covering site investigation, geotechnical assessment of turbine foundations, material reusability, turbine foundation design, bridge design, control building design and construction monitoring and quality assurance
Management of appropriate multi-disciplinary engineering design projects or design packages and be the client key point of contact
From design concept to detailed stage actively manage health, safety and environmental hazards. Work with the project team, contractor or developer clients to continually develop own knowledge of project life cycle hazards, risk and mitigation. Effectively communicate residual risk and record significant decisions;
Implement project management framework procedures and have experience of underlying HSQE principles, statutory requirements and guidance
Experience

Relevant postgraduate experience working within a consulting engineering practice or other equivalent organisational structure
Previous experience as a member or leader of a design team delivering civil infrastructure design packages and assisting the co-ordination of multi-discipline civil infrastructure design for contractor and developer clients
Experience of onshore wind, the land-based works for offshore wind, renewable energy and infrastructure projects
Demonstrated knowledge of environmental / engineering design procedures and construction processes within chosen field of expertise
Understanding of work winning principles and client relationship management
Knowledge and competence in the use of Auto Cad and other relevant software packages.
Technical Attributes:

Civil infrastructure design experience relating to own area of expertise and / or the team’s core duties and responsibilities
Developing project management and multi-disciplinary co-ordination capability
Creation of / leading the production of engineering drawings using AutoCAD software
Modelling or leading the analysis of linear type construction using Civils 3D modelling software and geometrical design
Experience of sustainable drainage design, using pipe network, attenuation system and culvert modelling software
Knowledge of construction materials including on-site testing
Experience and ability to apply DMRB and local road standards in order to assess or develop access solutions
Experience in the delivery of design packages and obtaining statutory or third-party approval
Multi-disciplinary knowledge relating to environmental, geotechnical, structural or other specialist disciplines.
Qualifications:

BEng, MEng in Civil/Structural Engineering;
Chartered Engineer of ICE or CIHT or other recognised Institution preferred, or working towards chartership status.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

We’re proud to have secured several project wins during 2023 as we provide sustainable solutions to our clients’ aspirations. With growing project deliverables and a strong growth strategy for Scotland, we currently have an opportunity for a Project Civil Engineer (Renewables Energy Infrastructure) to join our team in Edinburgh.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Lead the production of design packages for concept, tender and detailed phases of renewable energy projects relating to:

Wind, transmission or other renewable energy project infrastructure and access design with consideration of buildability, electrical component standards and environmental constraints
Concept design for environmental impact assessment purposes
Bridge and retaining structure geometry considering structural form and flooding levels and co-ordination of structural design
Catchment assessments, culvert hydraulic design including CAR authorisation
Develop sustainable drainage concepts and details consulting with EA or SEPA where necessary
Public highway improvement concepts and detailed design for electrical component delivery including road authority consultation and road construction consent submission
Co-ordination with other discipline leads for geotechnical and structural design strands to assist in the provision of RPS’ core multi-disciplinary design service covering site investigation, geotechnical assessment of turbine foundations, material reusability, turbine foundation design, bridge design, control building design and construction monitoring and quality assurance
Management of appropriate multi-disciplinary engineering design projects or design packages and be the client key point of contact
From design concept to detailed stage actively manage health, safety and environmental hazards. Work with the project team, contractor or developer clients to continually develop own knowledge of project life cycle hazards, risk and mitigation. Effectively communicate residual risk and record significant decisions
Implement project management framework procedures and have experience of underlying HSQE principles, statutory requirements and guidance
Experience:

Relevant postgraduate experience working within a consulting engineering practice or other equivalent organisational structure
Previous experience as a member or leader of a design team delivering civil infrastructure design packages and assisting the co-ordination of multi-discipline civil infrastructure design for contractor and developer clients
Experience of onshore wind, the land-based works for offshore wind, renewable energy and infrastructure projects
Demonstrated knowledge of environmental / engineering design procedures and construction processes within chosen field of expertise
Understanding of work winning principles and client relationship management
Knowledge and competence in the use of Auto Cad and other relevant software packages
Technical Attributes:

Civil infrastructure design expertise relating to own area of expertise and / or the team’s core duties and responsibilities
Modelling and analysis of linear type construction using Civils 3D modelling software
Experience of geometrical design
Experience of sustainable drainage design
Experience using pipe network, attenuation system and culvert modelling software
Knowledge of construction materials including on-site testing
Experience and ability to apply DMRB and local road standards in order to assess or develop access solutions
Experience in the delivery of design packages and obtaining statutory or third-party approval
Ability to produce concise engineering drawings or high-quality presentation drawings, technical reports and calculations, including use of AutoCAD software
Qualifications:

BEng, MEng in Civil Engineering or similar qualification
Graduate membership with the Institution of Civil Engineers or similar is desirable. Progress towards development objectives is also desirable. (The individual would join RPS’ ICE approved training scheme and be in a position to continue targeting the ICE development objectives from the outset)
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 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.

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

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

We’re proud to have secured several project wins during 2023 as we provide sustainable solutions to our clients’ aspirations. With growing project deliverables and a strong growth strategy for Scotland, we currently have an opportunity for a Senior Technician (Renewables Energy Infrastructure) to join our team in Edinburgh.

Experience:

Relevant work experience as a Junior Technician or equivalent post
Knowledge and competence in the use of Auto Cad and other relevant software packages
Technical Attributes:

Creation of engineering drawings using AutoCAD software
Modelling and analysis of linear type construction using Civils 3D modelling software
Design using pipe network, attenuation system and culvert modelling software
Knowledge and ability to apply DMRB and local road standards in order to assess or develop access solutions
Ability to produce concise engineering drawings or high-quality presentation drawings, technical reports and calculations
Duties/Responsibilities:

Support the production of design packages for concept, tender and detailed design phases of renewable energy projects relating to:
Wind, transmission or other renewable energy project infrastructure access design with consideration of buildability, electrical component transport standards, environmental constraints and statutory approvals
Site layout and route options for the concept design for planning approval and environmental impact assessment purposes
Bridge and retaining structure geometry considering structural form and flooding levels and coordination of geotechnical and structural design
Catchment assessments, culvert hydraulic design including authorisations
Sustainable drainage design for rural or urbanised sites including consultation and authorisation with statutory consultees
Public highway design concepts or detailed design including geometry, drainage, signs, markings, swept-path analysis, considering pavement design and development of construction details for temporary or permanent modifications related to facilitating electrical component delivery including road authority consultation and consent
Assist the preparation of tender submission packages including multi-disciplinary design statements and presentation drawings
Assist with compilation of as-built drawings and records
From design concept to detailed stage, be aware of health, safety and environmental hazards. Work with the project team, contractor or developer clients to continually develop own knowledge of project life cycle hazards, risk and mitigation
Be the point of contact for our clients for selected work packages and join and contribute to client project meetings when needed
Implement relevant company project management framework quality processes
Maintain awareness and support the attainment of financial targets relating to personal utilisation
Seek guidance and feedback from colleagues when needed whilst maintaining ownership of work tasks to assist in driving forward their timely and accurate completion
Develop capability to present, discuss and develop own technical work to assist its checking and approval
Participate and contribute to regular team meetings
Qualifications:

HND or HNC in Civil Engineering or similar qualification
BTEC (equivalent or better) Certificate or Diploma in Civil Engineering or other recognised discipline or working towards qualification
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 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.

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

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.

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Infection Prevention Control Lead
Edinburgh
£45,000 - £50,000
Hybrid Working

Due to a new project and change in structure, my client are looking for a IPC Lead for their private hospitals across Edinburgh. The purposes of this role is to ensure that hospitals are compliant with IPC regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
*With a hybrid working pattern, during on-site days you will be expected to travel regionally across Edinburgh.
*You will work with a close knit team of IPC professionals carrying out risk assessments to identify infection risks
*Work with the Division Inspection Control Lead to support the development of programmes, IPC strategies and monitor its progress
*Attend regular safety meetings to ensure best practice is followed at all times
*Support clinical teams with post-infection reviews
*Monitor and adapt to trend analysis
*Participate in hospital facilities ensuring infection compliance is met and adhered to



Requirements
*Registered healthcare professional
*At a minimum be educated to degree level in IPC or evidence that a post registration qualification is being worked towards
*Proven knowledge and experience working in a senior IPC position
*Ability to work with minimal supervision
*Ability to travel across the region, driving license would be beneficial
*Presentation and report writing skills

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Your new company
Our client are a well respected and established residential builder-developer with a strong brand for delivering high-end new build and refurbishment developments to the market in Edinburgh and its surrounds.


Your new role
As Assistant QS or Trainee Quantity Surveyor, you will be working with an experienced Senior QS to assist them in the delivery of their projects. Based on-site and in the office, this is a great opportunity for a trainee QS to join a well respected residential builder and learn their trade on busy and commercially interesting building projects.


What you'll need to succeed
The ideal candidate is a degree or HND qualified Quantity Surveyor who is seeking their first role working within a construction environment. Ideally, the successful candidate will have some relevant industry experience, but this is not essential. Our client is seeking to appoint a hard-working, ambitious QS who is keen to learn from industry experts.


What you'll get in return
Our client will pay a competitive salary and benefits, and you will receive extensive on-the-job training as you learn how to become an effective and efficient quantity surveyor. Get in touch now for more information.
What you need to do now


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If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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As a​ Domestic Porter at Scottish Parliament. You'll provide efficient administration to support the site, our domestic services team are incredibly vital to making sure that we provide a high-quality service for our clients & visitors, You keep the behind the scenes facilities running like clockwork.

What you’ll do:

• Provide a comprehensive portering service within the premises for parliamentary staff, MSPs, their staff, journalists, guests and visitors to the Scottish Parliament
• Move and set up furniture, television/audio-visual equipment, and IT equipment used within the Premises as directed. The ability to assemble and disassemble the equipment is essential.
• Carry out daily checks and respond to minor problems involving static IT equipment installed within some of the meeting rooms.
• Be the first point of contact for minor problems with equipment or replacement of office consumables for equipment such as multi-function devices printers and fax machines. This shall include the replacement of toner cartridges, replenishing of paper and clearing of paper jams etc. but not involving mechanical or electrical failures with the equipment.
• To safely and efficiently complete tasks as required in compliance with Sodexo and client instructions, procedures and policies.
• To alert management to any safety or operational issues that need addressing in a timely manner.
• Escort visitors/contractors around the Premises – there are occasions when the Core-Team Personnel would be required to escort visitors or contractors who are not security cleared around the Premises.
• Conduct inventories/surveys of storerooms and FM equipment – this task requires to be carried out periodically to ensure that storeroom inventories held internally and externally are accurate.
• Collect mail bags from St Andrews House, Scottish Government building in Edinburgh, and deliver to the mail room at the Premises.
• Load and unload vehicles at the loading bay of Holyrood. This includes but is not limited to; the SPCB van, contractor vehicles, general deliveries, equipment for events and exhibitions.

What you bring:

• Must fulfil the necessary SPCB vetting requirements
• Must be physically capable of completing all tasks within possible realms of reasonable adjustment being made where necessary
• Full clean driving license (preferable)
• Be flexible and responsive to the changing daily priorities
• Ability to be able to work additional hours as requested to meet the business demands, including evenings and weekends
• Able to work on own and as part of a team to fulfil works in a ‘best in class’ environment
• Customer focused in service delivery and able to communicate eloquently face to face and via radio

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

Package Description

• 41.8 hours per week
• Monday - Friday 07:30 - 16:00
• Fixed Term Covering Maternity (18 Weeks) Must pass vetting
• £12.41 per hour
• Easy access to public transport

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About The Company

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

Mobile Electrician - Edinburgh, Scotland - Facilities Management - £41,000 Plus Fully Expensed Van.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the leading facilities management companies in the UK, based at one of their prestigious client's sites based in Scotland.

• Full time Permanent
• 40 hours a week - Monday to Friday
• Fully Expensed Van
• Monday to Friday
• £41,000

Role Responsibilities:

• Undertake all electrical repairs, installations, and inspection and testing within the area.
• Record and keep logs of inspection reports and remedial work.
• Report any defects at the time of the service visit.
• PPM and Reactive Maintenance

The ideal candidate:

• Experience within a Facilities Management environment.
• Level 2 and 3 City and Guilds 2330 or NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation
• 17th or 18th edition
• Full UK Driving license

If you are interested in this position, please contact Laurie on 029222 60797.

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