Associate Director

Associate Director - Town Planning

RPS is looking for an Associate Director to support the growth of our National Planning & Infrastructure Team. The role is based in Leeds in our city centre office and we can offer hybrid working arrangements.From major projects and nationally significant infrastructure projects to major residential, industrial and leisure developments, we bring precision and creativity to the development approvals process. RPS is a leading global multi-disciplinary consultancy, and we specialise in all areas of the built and natural environment, shaping the future of our environmental, social and economic landscapes.

We are proud to be the Planning and EIA lead for some of the most important energy and infrastructure projects across England, Scotland and Wales. Our projects include Round 4 Offshore Wind Farms, international interconnector projects, solar farms and innovative battery storage and energy projects across the UK. With over 20 current DCO projects, the Planning team is actively working on projects such as the Mona Offshore Wind Project, Morgan and Morecambe Transmission Assets, XLinks, Botley West Solar Farm and a range of projects for clients such as BP, Innova, Lightsource bp. RWE, Marubeni and Alcemi.

At RPS, we know our people are our success. We need people who share our passion on solving the problems that matter. Our flat structure creates greater collaboration and speed of communication and working with some of the brightest minds in the industry, we'll need your input.

What you'll be doing
This is a key position where you will help provide leadership, be the day-to-day project lead and be 'go to' person for both the client and your colleagues. You'll get to work with a wide range of clients on diverse of schemes that affect all types of built development managing all aspects of a job.

You'll be joining a well-established team. We are a collaborative team who are committed to provide outstanding advice and outcomes for our clients. This new role is a result of an ever-growing list of major instructions new clients in the Leeds office serving clients across the UK.

Who we're looking for

You'll have a relevant degree (or equivalent) and be MRTPI qualified. You'll be an experienced project manager with strong multi discipline team leadership qualities. Experience of energy and infrastructure EIA planning applications would be helpful. Equally sound Planning skills and a keenness to work within the energy and development sectors is of interest to us.

You'll be used to a client-facing role and have an established market reputation and a track record of strong client relationships. Good financial and project management skills are a must, as are great influencing and communication skills. Being able to build and maintain working relationships with colleagues, clients and external bodies is expected.

We will provide you with a flexible, friendly and creative environment to develop your skills and challenge yourself. Via our robust career development framework, we are proud to be able to 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 across England, Scotland and Wales. A track record of delivering planning permissions in the North of England would be advantageous. . What's in it for you?

Our people are our success. We need people who share our passion on solving the problems that matter. Our flat structure creates greater collaboration and speed of communication and working with some of the brightest minds in the industry, we'll need your input.

We are an accredited ILM training provider, internationally recognised and providing robust fully accredited professional training programmes - to master's degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we support learning and development for everyone.

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.

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.

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.

All applications will be considered.

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Representing an exciting new chapter in our business, on 24 January 2023 RPS became a Tetra Tech company. With 27,000 employees in more than 550 offices in more than 120 countries on seven continents, Tetra Tech is a leading, global provider of consulting and engineering services. As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to offer our people market-leading development and project opportunities, helping to solve some of the world's most complex problems.

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Mindful that a truly inclusiveorganization must make appropriate use of talent on a global basis and withoutunnecessary barriers, we are committed to embedding diversity and inclusionprinciples in all People processes in order to be as diverse as the communitiesand clients we work with, thereby securing, developing, and retaining the bestavailable talent for the company's future.

Our approach to Diversityand inclusion
Our people live our purpose,deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behavioursdefine who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that wedo. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a greatplace to do great work.
'Stronger Together' is one ofour five core behaviours and it is inherent in creating an inclusive workplace:
'We are respectful,acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution ofeveryone. 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.'

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