About us

Who we are

Founded in 1970, RPS is now part of Tetra Tech, a leading provider of consulting and engineering services worldwide.

Our experts define, design and manage projects that create shared value to a complex, urbanising and resource-scarce world. This is our Purpose.

Our Promise

Making complex easy
5000
Talented people
125
Countries
6
Sectors
12
Diverse service areas

Our Behaviours

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.

We solve problems that matter
We are confidently pragmatic
Absolute delivery
We make it easy to connect
We are stronger together
Adapting to a complex world

We’re naturally inquisitive, finding solutions to problems that matter.

We embrace new ways of thinking.

We're leading minds who pursue innovation.

We’re mindful of our impact on those who depend on environmental, social and financial stability.

Our personality

We anticipate client needs and push boundaries in our response.

We challenge each other to do better.

We deliver our promise without compromising on integrity.

We encourage intelligent risk-taking to deliver the best outcome by using sound judgement.

Winning mindset

We deliver quality work on time and on budget.

We communicate clear expectations to enable high performance.

We're accountable for delivering commercially astute outcomes.

We find opportunities that deliver high value.

Global thinking, big picture

We're open to the opportunities that a complex world brings.

We go out of our way to make things easy.

We recognise the potential in other peoples' ideas and work in partnership.

We always look to create shared value.

Our attitude: What it is like to work with and for us

We're respectful, acknowledge diversity and recognise potential.

We bring out the best in one another always assuming best intent.

We act responsibly for the wellbeing of all.

People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.

In an increasingly complex world

We solve problems that matter across six sectors

We navigate the nuances of a volatile, ambiguous and complex landscape with global perspective.

Property Energy Transport Defence and government services Water Resources
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Our services

We work across twelve service clusters: project and program management, design and development, water services, environment, advisory and management consulting, exploration and development, planning and approvals, health, safety and risk, oceans and coastal, laboratories, training and communications, creative and digital services. These services are augmented by the wider global capabilities and expertise of the Tetra Tech business. 

We stand out for our clients by using deep expertise to solve problems that matter, making them easy to understand and by being easy to work with.

LEADING THE WAY

RPS was founded in 1970 by a passionate team of academics in Oxfordshire. They shared a dream of creating an environmental planning practice dedicated to making the world a better place.

RPS played a leading role in raising awareness on the importance of balance to protect the environment itself and the welfare of the people living in it.

 

David Cowan at computer

Since then, we’ve grown organically and through planned acquisitions into a global business. In 2023 we joined Tetra Tech, adding our expertise to their global consulting and engineering services.

Our founders’ principles remain at our core and today, tomorrow and together our people continue to find unexpected answers to shape our environmental, social and economic landscapes.