Associate Director Marine Consenting
Executive Mandate Specification
When you join RPS, youâll become a member of a deeply experienced marine consenting team who have been selected as the lead Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) consultant for some of the offshore wind industryâs major âfirstsâ. These include the worldâs largest offshore wind farms: Orstedâs Hornsea One and Two, the first offshore wind farm in Australia â CIPâs Star of the South, and once constructed, one of the worldâs and Scotlandâs largest offshore wind farm - SSEâs Berwick Bank offshore wind farm.
Building on our success in Scottish offshore wind, we are now the lead EIA and Habitats Regulation Appraisal (HRA) coordinator for four ScotWind projects, comprising a quarter of the planned generation capacity from Scotlandâs fixed and floating offshore wind leasing round.
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and ambitious Associate Director for our Marine Consenting / EIA PM Team.
This role will support our portfolio of high-profile offshore projects in Scotland. With an enviable client list, and the highest calibre EIA coordination and Technical teams, we offer unparalleled opportunities to apply your talent, develop your skills and truly progress in your career.
What youâll be doing
As the day-to-day link and Project Director / Senior Project Manager for the client, and the âgo toâ person for both the client and the Technical Director MC&E and Director, Sites, you will be responsible for client relationships, project direction and contributing to the teamâs wider business and development initiatives.
You will work initially lead on Scottish projects but as your career with RPS develops, you will have the opportunity to apply your skills and knowledge across our UK, Ireland and global portfolio.
Who weâre looking for
A post-graduate qualification in a relevant environmental discipline and having membership or chartered status of a relevant professional institute is highly desirable.
Whatâs in it for you?
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. Youâll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their well-being.
Weâre proud to be an accredited ILM training provider, internationally recognised and providing robust fully accredited professional training programmes - to masterâs degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management, we support learning and development for everyone
We offer flexible / hybrid / remote working.
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 companyâs 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.
âStronger Togetherâ is one of our five core behaviours and it is inherent in creating an inclusive workplace:
âWe 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.â
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Statutory Executive Benefits & Governance
- Executive Health, Vision & Dental Coverage with Global Provider Options
- Corporate Pension Auto-Enrolment / 401(k) Retirement Plan with Fiduciary Matching
- Annual Discretionary Performance Incentive & Long-Term Equity Participation
- Executive Leave Allotment, Statutory Holidays & Dedicated Health Care Reserves
- US Department of Labor & E-Verify Work Authorization Sponsorship