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 within the London or South East offices. Our portfolio spans multiple sectors including energy, aviation, nuclear, rail, property, and local government. As one of the UK’s largest environmental consultancies, we engage with projects ranging from small developments to major national infrastructure schemes.

You will lead environmental teams and inputs to project designs and assessments, influencing and improving environmental performance across diverse sectors such as rail, highways, energy, and commercial/residential developments. Your role will cover all stages of the project lifecycle from feasibility and planning through detailed design, construction, and handover/maintenance.

Typical responsibilities include providing environmental advice and support to clients and project teams, promoting sustainable design and environmental enhancement, leading complex projects with oversight of technical, quality, commercial, and health and safety aspects, and building strong client relationships. You will also contribute to business development activities including preparing proposals, delivering bids, and presenting at conferences.

Additionally, you will drive innovation through initiatives such as Digital EIA and Technical Excellence, support team performance and career development, and promote an inclusive and safe workplace culture aligned with WSP’s values.

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 work-life balance, inclusivity, wellbeing, and professional development, providing a supportive environment for your growth and success.

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

About you
- Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to lead and influence teams and projects
- Strong client relationship builder with a commercial mindset and business development experience
- Enthusiastic about innovation and continuous improvement in environmental consultancy practice
- Committed to promoting an inclusive workplace and health, safety, and wellbeing culture

Qualifications
- Relevant environmental degree or equivalent qualification in EIA or related discipline
- Chartered Environmental Status achieved or demonstrably working towards it
- Full membership of IEMA or similar professional body membership
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and career progression