Location
London & South East

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive, commensurate with experience

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 support the management and delivery of environmental consultancy services across a diverse client base. Your responsibilities will include coordinating and providing technical input into EIAs, assisting with broader environmental management tasks, and contributing to key project elements such as site selection reports for offshore wind farms.

You will assist project managers by liaising with technical specialists to develop mitigation measures, implement the latest digital EIA approaches, coordinate land access for environmental surveys including archaeological investigations, contribute to stakeholder engagement strategies, and help finalise Environmental Statements ready for submission.

You will join a dynamic, enthusiastic, and supportive EIA team, working alongside highly experienced practitioners who will support your personal and professional development. If you want to work on EIA projects that shape the future and be part of a progressive, digitally enabled company that fosters growth in an inclusive and supportive environment, this role is for you.

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms, with over 72,800 passionate people globally and more than 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland. We are dedicated to creating positive, long-lasting impacts on communities through innovation, integrity, and inclusion.

What’s in it for you?
- Work-life balance with hybrid working options, allowing two days remote work per week and collaboration in modern offices
- Inclusive culture that values diversity and encourages bringing your authentic self to work
- Comprehensive health and wellbeing support including virtual GP services, gym membership discounts, menopause support, and workplace adjustments
- Flexible working arrangements including part-time options, additional leave purchase, and flexible bank holiday use
- Strong focus on personal development through 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 system
- Experience or interest in assisting specialist environmental surveys such as ecology, noise, or air quality monitoring
- Willingness to travel to client locations across the UK and internationally if required
- Understanding of UK environmental and planning legislation, particularly related to EIA

About you
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- High level of computer literacy, especially Microsoft Office
- Commitment to health and safety excellence
- Enthusiastic, motivated, and able to work effectively within a team environment

Qualifications
- Postgraduate qualification in environmental science, planning, or related field preferred
- 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