Project Engineer - Waste Management

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

12/14/2024

Due to an increasing workload, RPS is seeking to recruit a Project Engineerto join our Waste and Resource Management team in the UK and Ireland with flexibility on location. Duties may require travelling throughout the UK and Ireland.

The Waste and Resource Management Team within RPS is currently involved with a number of Waste Infrastructure, Civil Engineering and Building developments. Working for both public and private clients we have highly motivated and experienced teams providing innovative solutions for the built environment.

Our projects are all around you. We define, design and manage projects that create shared value to a complex, urbanising and resource-scarce world. Our people are our success. We need people who share our passion on solving the problems that matter. Here you’ll find work that is challenging and rewarding, and you’ll be supported every step of the way.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Engineering design for Civil Engineering projects
• Environmental Monitoring
• Site Supervision
• Project Management of landfill remediation projects
• Preparing technical and progress reports;
• Attending client and design team meetings;
• Preparing presentations;
• Managing financial budgets of job tasks.
• Liaising with other members of the Waste and Resource Management Team to deliver an effective service to our clients
• Supporting senior staff in business development activities
  
  

Who We’re Looking For

• E xperience in leading the civil engineering site development design projects
• Familiarity with the requirements of the planning system with regards civil design
• Experience in leading the civil engineering design projects in the environmental sector
• Experience in leading design teams and manage project delivery
• Experience in project management
• Planning and control of technical resources to deliver projects on time and to budget
• Excellent Communications skills, with the ability to communicate with clients and other professionals
• Good interpersonal skills, both on an individual and team level
• A full driving licence
• BEng/MEng Honours degree in Civil Engineering or a relevant Environmental discipline (Masters degree would be an advantage).
  
  

Desirable

• Suitable experience in Waste and Resource Management or other related works including site experience and contract administration
• Experience working on landfill projects including engineering, environmental monitoring and operational support
• Chartered Engineer
  
  

What’s in it for you?

We’re an accredited training provider – from entry level to master’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we support learning and development for everyone.

A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you’ll be supported as far as you want to go.

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.

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.

A career here is far from ordinary. Here you’re not a number, you’re part of the solution.

RPS, A Tetra Tech Company

Representing an exciting new chapter in our business, on 24 January 2023 RPS became a Tetra Tech company. With over 28,000 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.

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 company’s 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.

‘Stronger Together’ is one of our five core behaviours and it is inherent in creating an inclusive workplace:

‘We 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.’

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