Sustainability Consultant

3 weeks ago

Kilkenny, Kilkenny, Ireland RPS Group Full time

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Sustainability Consultant

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 part of our leading Sustainability team based at one of our Republic of Ireland offices (Dublin, Cork, Galway, Kilkenny, or Sligo).

About RPS: We're RPS, and our people are our success. We need people who share our passion for solving important problems. Our flat structure fosters collaboration and quick communication. We work with some of the brightest minds in the industry, and your input will be valued. RPS became 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 our public and private sector clients. In a dynamic team environment, you will develop climate and sustainability solutions that contribute to climate action, resource efficiency, and biodiversity protection. Responsibilities include:

  1. Undertaking GHG emissions inventories (including scope 1, 2, and 3; whole-life cycle), data management, and validation;
  2. Preparing project and organizational carbon/sustainability strategies, including Net Zero Carbon roadmaps and Science Based Target setting;
  3. Advising on low carbon renewable energy technologies within the built environment sector;
  4. Conducting Life Cycle Assessments of products and infrastructure;
  5. Leading sustainability workshops on various projects;
  6. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to provide sustainability guidance.

Qualifications:

  • Honours degree (Level 8) in engineering or science or equivalent professional qualification;
  • 2-5 years of experience working closely with the built environment industry (preferred);
  • Membership of a relevant professional body (IEMA, ICRS advantageous), working towards chartered status.

Experience:

  • Experience with engineering teams on low carbon design options;
  • Knowledge of Irish and European climate, energy, and environmental policies;
  • Experience in carbon/energy assessments and data software (e.g., OneClick LCA);
  • Experience in analyzing sustainability data for reporting;
  • Understanding of sustainable supply chains and standards like BREEAM;
  • Strong technical report writing and communication skills.

What's in it for you? We are an accredited ILM training provider, offering professional qualifications in leadership, management, coaching, and mentoring. We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and remote options. We value diverse perspectives and styles of thinking, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone's contribution is recognized.

RPS, a Tetra Tech company: In January 2023, RPS became part of Tetra Tech, a global leader with over 28,000 employees in more than 550 offices worldwide. Tetra Tech provides consulting and engineering services to address complex global challenges. We offer our team members exciting development and project opportunities to make a real impact in the world.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are dedicated to embedding diversity and inclusion in all our processes to reflect the communities and clients we serve. We believe that respecting diversity and recognizing everyone's potential strengthens our organization.

Recruitment Agencies: We work with trusted partners and do not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies not on our Preferred Supplier List. Please visit our careers page for more information.

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