Location
London & South East

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive salary offered

About the Role
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

As an Assistant Consultant in the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) team, you will provide support in managing and delivering environmental consultancy services to a diverse range of clients. Your responsibilities will include assisting in coordinating and providing technical input into EIAs, undertaking broader environmental management tasks, and supporting project managers with site selection reports for offshore wind farms.

You will collaborate with technical specialists to develop mitigation measures, assist in implementing the latest digital EIA approaches, coordinate land access for EIA surveys such as archaeological investigations, contribute to stakeholder engagement strategies, and help finalise Environmental Statements ready for submission.

You will be part of a dynamic, enthusiastic, and supportive EIA team, working in a challenging yet fulfilling environment alongside highly experienced and reputable practitioners who will support your personal and professional development.

If you want to work on EIA projects that define the future and address tomorrow’s needs, and if you seek a progressive, digitally enabled company that fosters growth in a supportive, inclusive environment, then we want to hear from you.

Experience
- Relevant postgraduate experience in a similar role within the UK or a jurisdiction with a comparable environmental planning system
- Experience or interest in assisting specialist environmental surveys such as ecology, noise, or air quality monitoring
- Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
- High level of computer literacy, particularly with Microsoft Office
- Willingness to travel to client locations across the UK and internationally if required
- Understanding of health and safety excellence

About you
- Enthusiastic and motivated to work within environmental consultancy and EIA projects
- Strong team player who thrives in a dynamic and supportive environment
- Committed to personal development and continuous learning
- Passionate about making a positive impact on communities and the environment

Qualifications
- Degree or equivalent in a relevant environmental discipline with a strong emphasis on EIA and/or SEA
- Postgraduate qualification in environmental science, planning, or a related field preferred
- Sound understanding of UK environmental and planning legislation, particularly relating to EIA
- Practical knowledge of some or all technical disciplines required for EIA
- Membership of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) or another relevant professional association is desirable