Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
What if you could shape a career as unique as you? At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons. We are looking for a Senior level environmental professional to support our Environmental Management and Assessment Team in one of our UK offices. We have an exciting portfolio of projects spanning sectors such as energy, aviation, nuclear, rail, property, and Local Government. We need people with a creative spirit, a dedicated approach, and a solid grounding in environmental design, assessment, and management at any stage of the development project lifecycle. As one of the largest environmental consultancies in the UK, WSP is involved in some of the most challenging and high-profile projects, from small developments to major national infrastructure schemes. Our Environmental Management and Assessment Team oversees and manages environmental inputs throughout project lifecycles, engaging early at concept and option stages to shape projects that address sensitive environments and communities. We work closely with environmental specialists and other professionals to develop proposals that enhance the environment and communities, building in benefits such as improved habitats, cleaner air and water, lower carbon, and overall environmental gain. During construction, we collaborate with design and construction teams to ensure commitments are met. This role suits a proactive individual eager to use their initiative to progress their career. As a Senior EIA Consultant, you will work with technical environmental specialists and design teams across multiple sectors to manage environmental inputs to project designs and assessments, improving environmental performance across diverse projects. You will influence, manage, and deliver environmental elements of engineering projects from feasibility through to planning, detailed design, construction, and handover/maintenance. Responsibilities include managing projects, bidding, team management, project delivery, and financial management. You will work with a great team across the UK where inspiring work and a fulfilling working life are priorities. A typical week could include: providing environmental advice and support to clients and colleagues; working with diverse specialists and engineering teams to promote sustainable design and environmental enhancement; managing delivery of environmental inputs including EIA screening, scoping reports, constraints studies, management plans, and Environmental Statements; overseeing technical, quality, commercial, and health and safety performance; building client relationships and identifying support opportunities; securing new work through proposals and business development; supporting innovative techniques such as Digital EIA and Technical Excellence; inspiring and upskilling junior colleagues; promoting an inclusive workplace and health, safety, and wellbeing culture; and contributing to WSP’s business strategy while being self-motivated towards role and team goals.

Experience
- Relevant environmental degree level qualification in EIA or similar
- Achieved or working towards Chartered Environmental Status and full membership of IEMA or similar professional body
- Experience of EIA processes and working with limited supervision within multi-disciplinary teams
- Knowledge of relevant environmental and planning legislation
- Post-qualified experience coordinating environmental assessments on a variety of projects
- Appreciation of project management activities including commercial, risk, forecasting, and quality assurance
- Experience in work winning and bid preparation
- Experience liaising with cross-discipline teams, clients, and external bodies
- Strong verbal and written communication skills including report writing with attention to detail
- Demonstrable experience promoting a positive health, safety, and wellbeing culture

About you
Proactive, enthusiastic individual with the ability to influence, manage, and deliver environmental elements of engineering projects. Strong team player who supports career development of junior colleagues and promotes an inclusive workplace culture. Self-motivated and aligned with business goals.

Qualifications
Relevant environmental degree qualification and professional membership as described above. Commitment to continuous professional development and career progression within environmental assessment and management.