Location
Flexible within the UK, with key locations including London, Newcastle, Glasgow, Bristol, Liverpool, Basingstoke, Manchester, Leeds, and Wrexham. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements available. Part-time applications welcome.

Hours
Full Time, with flexible working options to support work-life balance.

Salary
Competitive salary commensurate with experience and seniority.

About the Role
At WSP, you will have the opportunity to work on landmark infrastructure projects worldwide, collaborating with leading experts in a culture that values curiosity, innovation, and diverse perspectives. We are seeking an experienced professional with expertise in groundwater and wider water Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), alongside familiarity with related disciplines such as hydrogeological conceptualisation, groundwater modelling, water resources assessment and planning, dewatering, groundwater drainage, peat management, and groundwater quality. This role is available at Senior or Principal grade depending on experience.

Your primary focus will be on EIA and Water Framework Directive (WFD) assessments and groundwater investigations for major infrastructure projects in the UK and overseas. Responsibilities include technical leadership, project management, commercial oversight, and mentoring junior colleagues. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality technical outputs, managing client and stakeholder relationships, and contributing to business development and innovation within the Sustainable Water Management and Earth and Environment teams.

Projects include major infrastructure developments such as Sizewell C nuclear power station, HyNET North West, and significant investments in wind farms and grid refurbishment with clients like National Grid, Scottish Power Energy Networks, and Scottish & Southern Electricity Networks. As a senior team member, you will actively contribute to team growth, development, and resourcing.

WSP offers a supportive environment with a strong focus on health and wellbeing, inclusivity, and professional development, including mentoring and Chartership support. Our hybrid working policy allows flexibility to work from home two days per week while collaborating in modern offices across the UK.

Experience
- Proven experience in groundwater and wider water EIA, including groundwater site investigation, hydrogeological, water supply and conservation site risk assessments, and WFD assessments, preferably within consultancy.
- Demonstrable leadership or significant contribution to technical inputs and teams delivering successful planning and permitting projects for major infrastructure developments.
- Experience preparing groundwater EIA, WFD, and supporting studies for planning applications and environmental permits.
- Knowledge of surface water or peatland assessments is advantageous.
- Strong understanding of the Water Framework Directive and its application in UK water environment management.
- Good knowledge of UK regulatory context for planning and EIA.
- Experience with the Development Consent Order planning regime for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects is preferred for Principal or Associate grade applicants.
- Practical project management skills, including budget and team management, with the ability to handle complex projects.

About you
- A motivated and collaborative professional with strong technical expertise and leadership skills.
- Comfortable managing client relationships and internal stakeholders.
- Committed to mentoring and developing junior colleagues.
- Enthusiastic about contributing to business growth, innovation, and knowledge sharing.
- Embraces WSP’s values of inclusivity, integrity, and work-life balance.

Qualifications
- Degree in a relevant environmental, geographical, science, or engineering discipline.
- Chartered status with the London Geological Society and/or CIWEM for Principal positions.
- Working towards Chartered status for Senior positions.