RPS acquires wastewater consultancy firm Clear

10th Apr 2014 07:49

Natural resources, land and property consultancy RPS Group has acquired Clear Environment Consultants as part of the expansion of its European business.Clear, which provides services primarily to the water industry, has been bought for a maximum consideration of £8.34m.Founded in 2003 with offices in Derby, Sheffield and Glasgow, Clear's services include urban pollution management, sewerage, river modelling and ecology.RPS said it sees "good opportunities" in these markets during the next phase of the development of the UK water industry, when dealing with wastewater will be a priority."Clear has an excellent reputation and track record. Its skills will assist RPS penetrate further the growing wastewater market in the UK, as well as providing us with opportunities to offer a broader range of services to other clients," said RPS Chief Executive Alan Hearne.RPS paid £6.84m for Clear at completion and will pay the balance of £1.5m subject to "certain operational conditions being met" before May 2017.BC