Location
London and South East (including London, Cambridge, Guildford, Reading, Basingstoke, Southampton)

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive, commensurate with experience

About the Role
At WSP, you will have the opportunity to work on landmark projects that make a positive impact on communities and the environment. We are seeking a Senior level environmental professional to join our Environmental Management and Assessment Team within the London or South East offices. Our diverse portfolio spans sectors such as energy, aviation, nuclear, rail, property, and local government. As one of the UK’s largest environmental consultancies, we engage in projects ranging from small developments to major national infrastructure schemes, providing environmental inputs throughout the project lifecycle.

In this role, you will lead environmental teams and contribute to project designs and assessments, influencing environmental performance across sectors including rail, highways, energy, and commercial/residential developments. You will be responsible for project leadership, including bidding, team management, delivery, and financial oversight.

A typical week may include providing environmental advice to clients and colleagues, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to promote sustainable design and environmental enhancement, leading complex projects with a focus on technical quality and health and safety, and building strong client relationships to identify new opportunities. You will also contribute to business development activities, including preparing proposals, delivering bids, and representing WSP at conferences.

Additionally, you will drive innovation in environmental assessment techniques, support team performance and career development, and promote an inclusive and safe workplace culture aligned with WSP’s values.

Join a global community of over 69,000 professionals dedicated to creating positive, lasting impacts through engineering and professional services. At WSP, you will find a culture that embraces curiosity, diversity, and opportunity to shape a unique and rewarding career.

About Us
WSP is a leading global engineering and professional services firm with over 72,800 passionate employees worldwide. In the UK and Ireland alone, we have over 9,000 professionals committed to delivering innovative solutions that benefit local communities and the environment.

What’s in it for you?
Work-life balance: Hybrid working policy with two days remote work per week and access to modern offices.
Inclusivity & Belonging: A culture that values diversity, integrity, and respect, supported by employee resource groups.
Health & Wellbeing: Access to the Thrive programme, virtual GP services, gym membership discounts, menopause support, and reasonable workplace adjustments.
Flex your time: Flexible working arrangements, part-time options, additional leave purchase, and the “WSP My Hour” daily personal time.
Your development: Supportive environment investing in training, mentoring, and professional chartership.

Experience
- Extensive experience in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and EIA processes within multi-disciplinary teams
- Proven track record working on large-scale infrastructure projects such as rail, highways, energy, and commercial/residential developments
- Strong project management skills including commercial, risk management, forecasting, and quality assurance
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision and lead complex projects
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report writing and reviewing with attention to detail
- Sound knowledge of relevant environmental and planning legislation

About you
- Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to use initiative to progress your career
- Enthusiastic about influencing and leading environmental elements of engineering projects
- Skilled at building and maintaining client relationships and identifying business development opportunities
- Committed to promoting an inclusive workplace and supporting team culture
- Demonstrates strong health, safety, and wellbeing awareness aligned with organisational values

Qualifications
- Relevant environmental degree or equivalent qualification in EIA or related field
- Chartered Environmental Status or demonstrable progress towards it
- Full membership of IEMA or similar professional body