RPS Group Plc

Introduction and mission statement

RPS is recognised as the UK's foremost planning consultancy. We handle every stage
and aspect of the planning process for all types of development, whether urban or
rural, for both the private and public sector throughout the UK. In doing this we are
supported by the expertise and resources of the RPS Group, which includes environmental consultancy, urban design, transport planning, architecture and
engineering.

At the 2005 London Planning Awards, RPS was named Best Private Sector Planning
Consultancy for its work at Wembley, Stratford City, Southall and Brent Cross, and
since 1998, we have been consistently named by Planning magazine as the leading
consultancy in the provision of planning and environmental consultancy services
within the public sector, commercial, residential and retail planning sectors in the UK.

RPS is committed to undertaking its business in a responsible way. Taking care of our
clients, suppliers, employees, the wider community and environment, the health and
safety of our employees and conducting operations with a high standard of business
integrity are essential to the success of our business.

Employment Opportunities

RPS offers rewarding opportunities for employment at offices throughout the UK including the ability to work with some of the most talented and experienced planning consultants practicing in the UK today. Our Planners work on a range of
projects including large complex schemes of national importance.

In September 2006, RPS was named as one of Britain's TOP 100 Employers, in a report published by Guardian Books in association with the Corporate Research Foundation.

RPS is recognised as the UK’s foremost planning consultancy. We handle every stage
and aspect of the planning process for all types of development, whether urban or
rural, for both the private and public sector throughout the UK. In doing this we are
supported by the expertise and resources of the RPS Group, which includes
environmental consultancy, urban design, transport planning, architecture and
engineering.

At the 2005 London Planning Awards, RPS was named Best Private Sector Planning
Consultancy for its work at Wembley, Stratford City, Southall and Brent Cross, and
since 1998, we have been consistently named by Planning magazine as the leading
consultancy in the provision of planning and environmental consultancy services
within the public sector, commercial, residential and retail planning sectors in the UK.

RPS is committed to undertaking its business in a responsible way. Taking care of our
clients, suppliers, employees, the wider community and environment, the health and
safety of our employees and conducting operations with a high standard of business
integrity are essential to the success of our business.

Employment Opportunities

RPS offers rewarding opportunities for employment at offices throughout the UK
including the ability to work with some of the most talented and experienced
planning consultants practicing in the UK today. Our Planners work on a range of
projects including large complex schemes of national importance.

In September 2006, RPS was named as one of Britain’s TOP 100 Employers,
in a report published by Guardian Books in association with the Corporate
Research Foundation.

Training and career development

RPS is committed to the training, education and development of our employees to
increase effectiveness, develop potential and ensure adequate succession planning.
Our aim is to help the development of individuals throughout their employment
with the company, by underpinning their professional skills, whilst broadening their
business knowledge. RPS also offers the opportunity to work in multi-disciplinary
teams, enhancing project management skills. One of the key objectives of the training
and career development programme is the long-term commitment to Continuous
Professional Development (CPD) of all existing staff within the organisation.

Employment policies
RPS provides equal opportunities for all its employees and potential employees
regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, age, race, religion, ethnic origin, disability,
marital status, colour and nationality. In addition, we provide our employees with a
generous Company Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Cover, Employee Assistance
Programme, Child Care Vouchers and Private Health Cover.

RPS is committed to the training, education and development of our employees to
increase effectiveness, develop potential and ensure adequate succession planning.
Our aim is to help the development of individuals throughout their employment
with the company, by underpinning their professional skills, whilst broadening their
business knowledge. RPS also offers the opportunity to work in multi-disciplinary
teams, enhancing project management skills. One of the key objectives of the training and career development programme is the long-term commitment to Continuous Professional Development (CPD) of all existing staff within the organisation.

Employment policies

RPS provides equal opportunities for all its employees and potential employees
regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, age, race, religion, ethnic origin, disability,
marital status, colour and nationality. In addition, we provide our employees with a
generous Company Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Cover, Employee Assistance
Programme, Child Care Vouchers and Private Health Cover.