Location
London, Cambridge, Guildford, Reading, Basingstoke, Southampton

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive, commensurate with experience

About the Role
At WSP, you can contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. We are seeking a Senior Environmental (EIA) Consultant to join our Environmental Management and Assessment Team across London and the South East. You will work on a diverse portfolio of projects spanning sectors such as energy, aviation, nuclear, rail, property, and local government. This role involves managing environmental inputs throughout the project lifecycle, from concept and option stages through to consent application, detailed design, construction, and handover. You will collaborate with environmental specialists and design teams to promote sustainable design, environmental enhancement, and deliver projects that generate wider benefits including improved habitats, cleaner air and water, and lower carbon footprints.

As a Senior EIA Consultant, you will manage project delivery including bidding, team management, financial oversight, and client engagement. You will provide environmental advice, prepare EIA screening and scoping reports, environmental constraints studies, management plans, and Environmental Statements. You will also support business development activities and contribute to innovative approaches such as Digital EIA and Future Ready EIA. The role offers the opportunity to inspire and develop junior colleagues while promoting a positive health, safety, and wellbeing culture within the team.

WSP is one of the largest environmental consultancies in the UK, involved in some of the most challenging and high-profile projects. Join us to work in a supportive, inclusive environment where your career development and work-life balance are priorities.

Experience
- Relevant post-qualified experience coordinating environmental assessments across a variety of projects
- Proven experience with EIA processes and environmental legislation
- Experience working within multi-disciplinary teams and managing projects with limited supervision
- Experience in bid preparation, work winning, and client relationship management
- Knowledge of project management including commercial, risk, forecasting, and quality assurance aspects
- Strong verbal and written communication skills including detailed report writing
- Demonstrable commitment to promoting health, safety, and wellbeing culture

About you
- Proactive and self-motivated individual with a creative and dedicated approach
- Ability to influence, manage, and deliver environmental elements of engineering projects across multiple sectors
- Enthusiastic about sustainable design and environmental enhancement
- Strong team player who can inspire and support junior colleagues
- Committed to inclusivity and fostering a positive workplace 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 similar professional body
- Understanding of relevant environmental and planning legislation
- Commitment to continuous professional development and career progression