The RPS Sustainability team is growing, and we are looking for a talented and ambitious Sustainability Consultant to join the team. The successful candidate will be based at one of our offices in the Republic of Ireland (Dublin, Cork, Galway, Kilkenny, or Sligo).
About RPS:
We’re RPS, and our people are our success. We value collaboration, innovation, and solving the problems that matter. RPS was the first Irish engineering consultancy verified to the PAS 2080:2023 standard by the British Standards Institute (BSI).
About The Role:
The successful candidate will work on climate and sustainability projects for public and private sector clients, developing solutions that promote climate action, resource efficiency, and biodiversity protection. Responsibilities include:
1. Undertaking GHG emissions inventories (scope 1, 2, and 3), data management, and validation;
2. Preparing carbon and sustainability strategies, including Net Zero Roadmaps and Science Based Targets;
3. Advising on renewable energy technologies within the built environment;
4. Conducting Life Cycle Assessments;
5. Leading sustainability workshops;
6. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to provide sustainability guidance.
Qualifications:
* Honours degree (Level 8) in engineering or science, or equivalent;
* 2-5 years of experience in the built environment industry;
* Membership of professional bodies such as IEMA or ICRS, with progress toward chartered status.
Experience:
* Working with engineering teams on low-carbon design options;
* Knowledge of Irish and European climate, energy, and environmental policies;
* Experience with carbon/energy assessments and data software;
* Data analysis for sustainability reporting;
* Understanding of standards like BREEAM;
* Strong report writing and communication skills.
What’s in it for you?
We offer accredited training programs, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive, inclusive workplace that values diversity and wellbeing.
About RPS as a Tetra Tech Company:
As part of Tetra Tech since January 2023, RPS offers global opportunities and projects that create shared value in a resource-scarce world.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
We are dedicated to embedding diversity and inclusion in all our processes, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
Recruitment Agencies:
We work with trusted partners and do not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies not on our Preferred Supplier List.
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