We have a vacancy for an Associate Director - Energy & Sustainability 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 responsible for managing client relationships and contributing to the team's wider business and development initiatives. There is an emphasis to provide outstanding advice and support to our clients that goes beyond the normal consultant-client relationship. The role requires good leadership and project management attributes, the ability to lead a team of consultants, including professionals and trainees, and being the day to day link between the Project Director and the client, and the ‘go to’ person for both the client and your business unit directors.

You will be expected to manage all aspects of a job, and develop a strong working relationship with other members of the project/design team and with the client.
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

• Strong and extensive experience of carrying out and managing energy and sustainability assessments (e.g. BREEAM, Sustainability Statements) on a range of projects, preferably within a consultancy context.
• A high level of technical knowledge of current and future legislation in relation to UK law and best practice e.g. NPPF, Part L and the London Plan.
• Strong and substantial experience in carrying out Energy (SAP, SBEM) calculations and Energy Reports for planning purposes. Experience of thermal bridging.
• Technical professional expertise in one of more of the following microclimate services; wind, daylight/sunlight, glare/glint or rights to light assessments.
• Accredited for OCDEA/NDEA and/or BREEAM and CEEQUAL
• Very good communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills
• Demonstrable mentoring & coaching skills
• Ability to identify opportunities and secure new business / clients in collaboration with the wider team / Directors
• Chartered status through relevant professional body (e.g. CIBSE, IEMA)

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. #LI-RA1

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.