Location
London, with travel to sites across the UK as required.

Hours
Full Time - Flexible and hybrid working environment with the option to work from home two days a week.

Salary
Competitive salary and benefits package.

About the Role
Join WSP and contribute to landmark contaminated land and geo-environmental projects of regional and national significance. As a Principal Consultant, you will support contaminated land assessment and remediation projects, managing site investigations, supervising fieldwork, and preparing technical reports. You will work within a world-class team delivering high-calibre service and technical excellence, supported by a flexible hybrid work environment and excellent career development opportunities including training and mentoring. Your responsibilities will include project and task management, site investigation design, data collation and interpretation, client relationship development, and ensuring compliance with safety, health, and environmental standards. You will also support early careers professionals and contribute to key projects including energy transition and nuclear decommissioning. WSP offers a collaborative culture with networks and social activities to connect with colleagues across the UK.

Experience
- Knowledge of planning, designing, and managing site investigations
- Understanding and application of Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations
- Familiarity with the UK land contamination regime and risk-based assessment approaches
- Report writing skills, presenting complex technical information clearly and accurately
- Data handling experience; GIS knowledge is desirable
- Understanding of various regulatory regimes including development planning consenting, environmental permitting, due diligence, nuclear site end states, and environmental impact assessment
- Expertise in specialist technical areas such as quantitative risk assessment, waste/material management, radiological characterisation, hydrogeology, and remediation

About you
Motivated and proactive professional with strong project management skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. You are committed to delivering high-quality work in line with health, safety, and environmental standards. You embrace continuous professional development and support the growth of early career colleagues. Flexibility to travel to sites across the UK is essential.

Qualifications
- Relevant technical degree in chemistry, biology, geology, engineering, environmental science, or related discipline
- Working towards or willing to work towards Chartership/Professional Qualification (e.g. QP) with a relevant institution