RPS is looking for an Associate Director to support the growth of our London Planning Team. From residential development to region-shaping infrastructure, 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
Your role
This is a key position where you will help provide leadership, be the day to day project lead and the ‘go to’ person for both the client and your business unit leaders and team. You’ll get to work with a wide range of clients on diverse schemes that affect all types of built development managing all aspects of a job. Developing strong working relationship with other members of the project/design team and with existing as well as new clients. You’ll be joining a well-established and collaborative team who are committed to provide outstanding advice and outcomes for our clients.
Your skills/experience
You’ll have a relevant degree (or equivalent) and be MRTPI qualified. You’ll be an expert in your market, a highly experienced and competent practitioner with strong leadership qualities. Experience of leading residential planning applications is essential.
You’ll be used to a client-facing role and have an established market reputation and work-winning ability. Good financial and project management skills are a must, as are great influencing and communication skills. Being able to build, maintain and consolidate strong working relationships with colleagues, clients and external bodies is expected. You’ll have experience of mentoring/coaching skills and be creative and strategic in your approach.
What we offer you
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 the UK.
Our employees are rewarded with competitive salaries, opportunities to invest and many other benefits including: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, Option to purchase up to 5 extra days per year,Private Health Cover, Company pension scheme, Group Disability Scheme, Share Incentive Scheme, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Health Screening, Employee Assistance Programme (including numerous wellbeing initiatives and mental health support), Dental Cover, Gadget Insurance Professional Memberships and access to BenefitHub offering discounts, cash back offers and rewards
About RPS
RPS is a leading global professional services firm of 5,000 people. We define, design and manage projects that create shared value in a complex, urbanising and resource-scarce world. Connecting with our global expertise we make it easy for our clients to create winning solutions for their communities and their clients. By being confidently pragmatic we solve problems that matter. We make complex easy.
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.’