Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive, dependent on experience

About the Role
Join WSP, one of the UK's largest environmental consultancies, and play a key role in shaping the future of environmental consultancy. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Associate, Associate Director, or Technical Director to join our Environmental Consents nationwide team. This strategic role involves identifying, winning, and delivering multi-disciplinary inputs to a wide range of energy projects, including some of the UK's most important infrastructure schemes supporting the UK’s Net Zero commitments.

As part of this role, you will lead environmental teams and inputs across multiple sectors, improving environmental performance throughout the project lifecycle. You will be responsible for project direction, recruitment, bidding, team management, project delivery, and financial oversight. You will also contribute to expanding our water sector offering, working closely with sector leads and client managers to provide thought leadership and secure new business.

Key responsibilities include providing environmental advice and support to clients and project teams, promoting sustainable design and environmental enhancement, leading large and complex projects, and building strong client relationships. You will proactively develop new client opportunities, deliver strategic bids, and contribute to innovative approaches such as Digital EIA and Future Ready EIA.

WSP offers a collaborative and inclusive culture where you will be recognized as a key team player and mentor, supporting career development and promoting health, safety, and wellbeing. This role offers the chance to work on landmark projects with a global impact while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Experience
- Proven experience in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) delivery for major water schemes
- Familiarity with consenting processes including Habitats Regulations Assessments and SSSI Assents
- Demonstrable track record of managing large, complex projects and leading multi-disciplinary teams
- Proven line management experience and ability to develop and upskill internal teams
- Successful history of driving business growth and securing new work
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

About you
- Enthusiastic and motivated individual with a creative spirit and dedicated approach
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and inspire teams
- Ability to build and maintain client relationships and identify new business opportunities
- Committed to promoting an inclusive workplace and living health, safety, and wellbeing values
- Self-motivated with a strategic mindset aligned to business goals

Qualifications
- Relevant environmental or planning degree or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuous professional development and commitment to technical excellence