Location
London and South East (including London, Cambridge, Guildford, Reading, Basingstoke and 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 across London and the South East. Our portfolio spans multiple sectors including energy, aviation, nuclear, rail, property, and local government. As one of the UK’s largest environmental consultancies, we are involved in projects ranging from small developments to major national infrastructure schemes.

In this role, you will lead environmental teams and inputs to project designs and assessments, influencing and improving environmental performance across diverse projects from feasibility through to planning, detailed design, construction, and handover. You will be responsible for project leadership including bidding, team management, delivery, and financial oversight.

A typical week may include providing environmental advice and support to clients and colleagues, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to promote sustainable design and environmental enhancement, leading complex projects, building client relationships, developing new business opportunities, and contributing to innovative approaches such as Digital EIA and Technical Excellence. You will also play a key role in fostering team culture, supporting career development, and promoting health, safety, and wellbeing within the workplace.

WSP offers a hybrid working policy with flexibility to work from home two days a week alongside collaboration in modern offices. We are committed to inclusivity, wellbeing, and professional development, providing a supportive environment for growth and 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
- Sound knowledge of relevant environmental and planning legislation
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report writing and reviewing with attention to detail

About you
- Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to lead and influence project teams
- Strong relationship builder with clients and colleagues, able to identify and develop new business opportunities
- Enthusiastic about innovation and continuous improvement in environmental consultancy practices
- Committed to promoting an inclusive workplace and supporting health, safety, and wellbeing culture

Qualifications
- Relevant environmental degree or equivalent qualification in EIA or related discipline
- Achieved or working towards Chartered Environmental Status and full membership of IEMA or equivalent professional body