Renewable energy careers: Deliver projects that matter with RPS
RPS is keeping pace with a rapidly developing renewables industry. We have several opportunities for talented consultants to join our team. So why not take a look, tell us where you'd like to work, and we'll help you get there.
Do valuable, meaningful work
We know that the world needs to deploy many more renewables projects and that accelerating the rate of development is vital. However, as this happens, there’ll be challenges – and one of them is making sure that these projects are developed responsibly.
Renewable energy focussed careers at RPS give you the opportunity to get involved in the drive for net-zero. That means direct involvement in developing onshore and offshore renewable energy projects, but also in ensuring they’re developed in a sustainable, responsible way. And this isn’t just limited to senior roles – it’s a part of the job for every level.
Why choose RPS
Diverse expertise
In a nutshell, RPS is a rounded service provider with a real depth of technical expertise. Because we have diverse professions within our team, you can interact with different specialisms in-house. We have project managers, specialist advisors, planners, environmental specialists, engineers, marine and terrestrial ecologists, visual impact specialists, ornithologists, UXO specialists – the list goes on.
Work in multiple markets
You’ll also have the chance to work on projects both local and international. You won’t be confined to a single market and you can be based in a location of your choosing. You’ll be a part of developing new markets and you’ll help to transfer vital knowledge and skills around the world.
Great clients, dynamic strategy
We’re working on important projects for some great clients, and we’re excited about what the future holds for renewables. And that’s backed up by a dynamic and well-supported renewables strategy across RPS.
Take your career in the direction you want to go
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Deliver projects that matter
Nicola leads RPS' Marine Consenting & Environmental business in the UK. She's grown her career over 18 years, delivering projects that matter and mentoring the next generation in a rapidly growing renewables industry.
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Gain real fulfilment from your work
Kevin has been with RPS for 14 years, applying the skills he developed during his PHD in a practical way as part of the RPS Marine consenting team.
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Work with and learn from the best technical specialists around the world
As part of Tessa's role leading the marine mammal technical team, she has set up a marine consenting focus group to support those new to the industry grow their careers.
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Support the delivery of a more sustainable and secure energy future
Fresh out of university, Adam was looking for a company heavily engaged in marine ecology services to ensure the ongoing development of his skills, and RPS fit the bill.
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Work on high profile projects, both locally and internationally
Shona is supporting high profile offshore wind farm projects all around the world, giving her the opportunity to be at the forefront of the industry as it matures.
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Be yourself, and grow your career with some of the industry's best talent
Tessa always wanted to work in the offshore wind industry. Our reputation, diverse range of expertise and links with her university were what drew her to RPS.
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Develop new technologies to further protect our ocean life
Stephanie Milne - Senior Environmental Manager, U.S Offshore Renewables "One of my most exciting contributions has been designing field trials for new technologies that biologists use to detect marine species. It’s exciting to be a small part of integrating these advanced technologies into marine mammal protection."
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Work on research that matters!
Tayebeh TajalliBakhsh - Ocean Engineer "I'm currently focussed on studying coastal flooding from sea level rise and storm surge, and geohazards facing offshore infrastructure from earthquakes, landslides, tsunamis and storms."
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Work with clients to deliver our promise - making complex easy
Michael Wiegele, Senior Oceanographic Project Manager Michael joined RPS in Australia around 15 years ago. He is truly passionate about his work, and the work that RPS delivers for our clients – making complex easy is more than a tag line, it’s how he shows up, every single day.
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Every project is an exciting step towards a net-zero future
Kat Majewska - Marine Consultant "For me, each RPS project associated with renewable offshore infrastructure is exciting - they are great examples of advanced and new technology taking its first steps as commercial scale developments"
Open vacancies - your options
Are you ready to make a positive impact in a complex, urbanising and resource-scarce world? Do you want to work on projects that matter to create a sustainable future for our communities and the environment? We want you on our team.
Global roles
RPS is recruiting a Principal Consultant ESIA. The Principal Consultant will work closely with our local ESIA teams on client projects to deliver ESIAs to international standards in emerging markets such as Asia, Africa and South America, predominantly for Offshore Wind but also in Energy Transition and O&G.
The Principal Consultant specialises in the management and preparation of ESIAs to IFC PS. The role provides ESIA support to clients to ensure project objectives are met.
RPS is recruiting a Senior Consultant ESIA who will support the Principal Consultant and will work closely with our local ESIA teams on client projects to deliver ESIAs to international standards in emerging markets such as Asia, Africa, and South America, predominantly for Offshore Wind but also in Energy Transition and O&G.
The Senior Consultant specialises in the management and preparation of ESIAs to IFC PS. The role provides ESIA support to clients to ensure project objectives are met.
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and ambitious specialist to lead offshore ornithology inputs on a wide variety of high-profile offshore projects in the UK, Ireland and elsewhere (globally). With an enviable client list, and the highest calibre multi-disciplinary back up team, we are able to offer unparalleled opportunities to apply your talents and truly develop your career.
Across the United Kingdom, Ireland and Europe
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 Scotland’s fixed and floating offshore wind leasing round.
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and ambitious Associate Director for our EIA PM Team. Is this you?
We are looking to recruit highly motivated and ambitious Consultants for Assistant Offshore EIA Coordinator roles to support our portfolio of high-profile offshore wind projects in Scotland.
With an enviable client list, and the highest calibre EIA teams, we offer unparalleled opportunities to apply your talent, develop your skills and truly progress your career.
When you join RPS, you’ll 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 industry’s major “firsts”.
These roles will support our portfolio of high-profile offshore projects globally and will work closely with our locally based ESIA teams on client projects to deliver ESIAs to international standards.
RPS is keeping pace with a rapidly developing renewables industry and as a result we are looking for a Key Client Lead to support our Energy Transition growth and our clients internationally.
Working alongside the Key Client Director and the RPS Energy Transition Leadership Team, you will be responsible for leading the growth and retention of key clients and high potential incubator accounts.
The Marine Consents and Environment team at RPS is expanding and we have opportunities at all levels of experience for talented and passionate Offshore Wind EIA Consultants. The openings are suitable for EIA Consultants who already have professional experience at Consultant, Senior Consultant, Principal Consultant or Associate Director level.
We are pragmatic in our approach to mitigating UXO, ERW and other risks, delivering project specific solutions to meet our clients’ needs.
We now need a Survey Project Manager with a Geophysics / Earth Sciences background to join our UXO Marine Team as a Senior Consultant to deliver a diverse portfolio of projects on and offshore.
We are currently looking for a Consultant level Project Manager to work alongside our Technical Project Managers and Project Directors as part of a multidisciplinary team, working across a range of offshore renewable and energy transition projects in the UK and Ireland, and globally as we continue to expand into new markets.
The Marine Consents and Environment team at RPS is expanding and we have opportunities at all levels of experience for talented and passionate Marine Ecologists and EIA specialists.
We are particularly focusing on expanding our team in Scotland - any location within Scotland is suitable as Remote working can be considered.
We’re proud to have secured several project wins during 2022 as we provide sustainable solutions to our clients’ aspirations. With growing project deliverables and a strong growth strategy for Scotland, we currently have an opportunity for a Principal Civil Engineer (Renewables Energy Infrastructure) to join our team in Edinburgh.
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and ambitious Proposal / Bid Manager to support us in securing more ‘firsts’ in our portfolio of high-profile offshore infrastructure projects.
We offer an unparalleled opportunity to apply your talent supporting bids across our local and global portfolio.
RPS is looking for Senior EIA consultants to join us to be based at either Abingdon, Manchester or Edinburgh. We are working on some of the most exciting Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects in the UK and internationally, including large scale energy projects – think GW rather than MW! This includes solar, offshore wind, international interconnector and energy storage projects.
The position’s technical focus is ornithology services for infrastructure projects, including renewable energy, coastal developments, road, forestry and marine developments. This is a client facing role and you’ll benefit from an exciting and diverse workload, delivering high quality support for private and public-sector clients across Scotland, England and Wales.
RPS is looking for an experienced and commercially minded Senior Ornithologist to join our highly respected Ecology Team. Our work covers onshore and offshore projects and we are particularly interested to hear from ornithologists based in Scotland, or those with particular experience in renewable energy project delivery.
RPS supports clients through the consenting process for major energy infrastructure projects. With the new offshore wind leasing rounds to be consented across the early 2020’s, there is plenty of work to be done.
We are looking for Senior Specialists across our UK offices to assist the leadership team and Directors in developing and growing the team and guiding and nurturing our current staff. We are also open to full time or part time working arrangements.
Across Asia Pacific (Australia, New Zealand and South Korea)
We have an opportunity for a talented and passionate Senior Principal Marine Scientist to partner with our clients and play a critical role in the successful delivery of marine infrastructure monitoring projects. You’ll be part of a deeply experienced, multi-disciplinary Place & Environment team supporting the growth of the renewables sectors in Australia.
Reporting to the Practice Leader – Environmental and Approvals you will be responsible for the delivery of marine and other infrastructure projects, which will help expand the environmental capabilities of RPS, particularly to support the growth of the renewables sector in Australia.
We have an opportunity for a talented and passionate Technical Director or Principal Marine Scientist to partner with our clients and spearhead our New Zealand offshore wind projects. Be part of the growth of the renewables sector in New Zealand.
We welcome applications for an experienced Head of Environment to join the RPS team based in Seoul, South Korea.
This role is a tremendous opportunity to lead and grow a talented team in the delivery of complex offshore and onshore infrastructure development projects across South Korea and the wider Asia markets, with a focus on the offshore wind sector.
Are you excited about the opportunity to support South Korea’s ambitious energy transition plans? We want you on our team.
We welcome applications for Environmental Consultants to join the RPS team based in the heart of Seoul, South Korea.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to provide important technical support in the delivery of some of Koreas early offshore renewable energy projects, including Equinor’s Firefly project.
Are you interested in growing your career with a dynamic, growing business? We want you on our team.
Meet our team in Korea...
RPS is a great place to do great work. No day is the same and our people are integrally involved in defining our culture, behaviours and success. Working together, we challenge each other and seize opportunities to learn and grow, both professionally and personally. You can too.
Across North America
The US Offshore Energy Infrastructure Permitting Lead will direct the regulatory strategy and requirements for a variety of complex and novel clean energy infrastructure projects in US federal and state waters across the country.
RPS has openings for environmental permitting specialists with experience permitting projects in ocean and coastal environments. We are seeking motivated individuals with a background and experience in federal and/or state permitting processes to support and assist with environmental impact assessment and permitting for renewable energy facilities and other offshore development projects.
RPS is the leading PSO (Protected Species Observer) provider globally, since 2003. As a PSO, you will gain knowledge in the energy industry, while protecting the oceans many protected species. RPS provides industry leading PSO training created by the expertise of certified instructors, experienced PSO’s, degreed biologists, educators, and regulatory agencies.
Expressions of interest
If your perfect role isn't currently available, we are very happy to receive your CV with a cover letter describing what you are looking for and how we can support you to achieve your ambitions.
We will review and respond to your submission as soon as possible.
2022 was a fantastic year of progress and growth for RPS Renewables. As the year drew to a close, the renewables Leadership Team thanked our people for their support and shared some collective successes.
With billions per annum planned investment across the renewables sector, we look forward to seeing what more we will achieve in 2023.
Please enjoy this video and make sure you stick around to the end, it’s worth it!
Projects that matter
In our major markets of Europe, the Americas and Asia Pacific, we are delivering some offshore wind firsts - 'Star of the South', Australia; bp and ENBW's Morgan, Mona and Morven, UK; and Equinor's Project 'Firefly', South Korea.
Join our team today and you could be too!
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Our corporate responsibility
At RPS we have defined our purpose to create shared value by solving problems that matter to a complex, urbanising and resource-scarce world. Our purpose supports our commitment to corporate responsibility. We recognise and are mindful of the impact we have on the environment and communities in which we operate. We use our deep expertise to find solutions which turn our ideas into something beneficial for everyone.
Mobility disclaimer
At RPS we are committed to enabling our people to shine and build meaningful careers by providing opportunities for personal and professional development. And in some cases, this means supporting our people to relocate internationally.
Applications will be assessed via our normal recruitment processes and relocation would be discussed during this process.
International assignments will be subject to RPS’s ability to obtain a visa and/or work permit in line with the immigration requirements of the host country.
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