Senior/Principal Consultant - Sustainability

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RPSGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.RPS, a Tetra Tech company is looking for an experienced Senior/Principal Sustainability Consultant to be based in Abingdon or London.

About The Team

Our EIA and Sustainability team are experts in their field. We provide practical sustainability advice to small and large organisations concerning (including real estate, waste, timber, energy and infrastructure etc.) Corporate Sustainability strategy, ESG and Net Zero Carbon (NZC) strategies, sustainability benchmarking and reporting (CDP, GRESB, TCFD, etc.).

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, engineers and consultants to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to grow your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

What You Will Be Doing

Working as part of our Internal Net Zero Carbon Group improving our approach to tackling some of the most challenging issues we face today, you will be responsible for managing a variety of projects within a consultancy environment on sustainability principles (including climate change) at both asset and corporate levels. A typical week working within the team might include:

Primary point of contact to new and existing clients.Complete climate change assessments for development projects, quantifying greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, evaluating climate resilience and adaptation, and preparing Environmental Statement chapters.Drafting reports, including technical statements such as climate change chapters and GHG assessments, sustainability and corporate/NZC strategy and roadmapsGive expert advice to private and public sector organisations on NZC strategies, emission reduction actions and disclosure of GHG emissions and climate risks to UK and international reporting standards.Provision of advice regarding all aspects of sustainability including legal requirements, policy and guidance.Strategy and disclosure reports in line with benchmark and sustainability standards including SECR, TCFD, TNFD and IFRS.Working to mentor, supervise and manage junior or new members of the team.Preparation of bid/tender documents with our bid team.

Who We Are Looking For

Experience in the sector and have worked in the environmental field responsible for delivering and supervising technical delivery of Projects for a wide variety of clients and sectors.Knowledgeable and able to advise clients on GHG reduction actions and quantifying emissions robustlyUsed to being in a client-facing role, ideally in a consultancy environmentExperience in climate change and carbon footprint, Sustainability and ESG reportingAbility to personally deliver technical assessments accurately and to provide high quality reporting. s.Experience either of the EIA process and policy for development projects, and/or experience of developing low-carbon strategies at an organisational level.

Qualifications

You''ll have a relevant degree (or equivalent) and typically an MSc or further qualification in Sustainability, Climate Change, EIA or environmental management.

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 and management and executive coaching and 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 Choose 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 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.

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.

Recruitment Agencies

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