Location
London & South East

Hours
Full Time (flexible and hybrid working arrangements available)

Salary
Competitive salary, commensurate with experience

About the Role
As an Assistant Consultant within WSP's Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) team, you will support the management and delivery of environmental consultancy services across a diverse range of projects. Your responsibilities will include coordinating and providing technical input into EIAs, assisting with environmental management tasks, and contributing to the preparation of key project documentation. You will work closely with project managers on tasks such as site selection reports for offshore wind farms, liaising with technical specialists to develop mitigation measures, and implementing the latest digital EIA approaches. Additional duties include coordinating land access for EIA surveys, contributing to stakeholder engagement strategies, and assisting with the finalisation of Environmental Statements ready for submission.
You will join a dynamic, enthusiastic, and supportive team of experienced EIA practitioners, offering a challenging yet rewarding environment focused on your professional development. This role provides the opportunity to work on projects that shape the future and align with the evolving needs of environmental planning and assessment. WSP fosters a progressive, digitally enabled, and inclusive culture that supports growth and achievement within a collaborative family environment.

About Us
WSP is one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms, employing over 72,800 passionate people globally. With more than 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are committed to creating positive, lasting impacts in the communities we serve through innovation, integrity, and inclusion. Our hybrid working policy offers flexibility to work from home two days a week alongside opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.
We champion inclusivity and belonging, encouraging employees to bring their authentic selves to work and supporting a culture of respect and integrity. Our comprehensive health and wellbeing programmes include virtual GP services, workplace adjustments, gym membership discounts, and menopause support. We also offer flexible working arrangements, additional leave options, and dedicated time for personal activities to promote work-life balance.
At WSP, your development is a priority, with access to training, mentoring, and support for professional Chartership.

Experience
- Degree or equivalent in a relevant environmental discipline with strong emphasis on EIA and/or SEA
- Relevant postgraduate experience in a similar role within the UK or comparable environmental planning systems
- Experience or interest in assisting with specialist environmental surveys such as ecology, noise, or air quality monitoring
- Willingness to travel across the UK and internationally as required

About You
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- High level of computer literacy, particularly with Microsoft Office
- Strong understanding of health and safety principles
- Enthusiastic, motivated, and able to work effectively within a team environment

Qualifications
- Postgraduate qualification in environmental science, planning, or a related field preferred
- Practical knowledge of technical disciplines relevant to EIA
- Membership of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) or another professional association is desirable
- Sound understanding of UK environmental and planning legislation, particularly relating to EIA