Job Description

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 work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

A Little More About Your Role…

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Associate / Associate Director to join our nationwide Environmental Consents team. This role is of strategic importance to our business and offers a challenging opportunity to lead multi-disciplinary inputs for energy projects across a broad client base. Our current projects include some of the UK’s most significant infrastructure initiatives, supporting the UK’s Net Zero commitments. We seek individuals with a creative spirit, a dedicated approach, and a solid background in environmental design, assessment, and management throughout the project lifecycle.

Join a great organisation

As one of the UK’s largest environmental consultancies, WSP engages in challenging, high-profile projects across sectors, from small developments to major national infrastructure schemes. Our Environmental Management and Assessment Team oversees environmental inputs throughout project lifecycles.

To learn more about us, visit: https://www.wsp.com

As an Associate / Associate Director, you will collaborate with technical environmental specialists and design teams across sectors to lead environmental inputs and improve project performance. You will influence, lead, and deliver environmental aspects of engineering projects, managing recruitment, bidding, project delivery, and financials.

• Expand and diversify our water sector offerings, collaborating with sector leads and client managers to provide thought leadership and secure new business
• Provide environmental advice and support to clients, project managers, and colleagues
• Work with environmental specialists, clients, and engineering teams to promote sustainable design and environmental enhancement
• Lead large, complex projects, overseeing technical, quality, commercial, and safety performance
• Build client relationships and identify opportunities for resourcing, strategy, and project support
• Develop new client relationships and market services through presentations and business development activities
• Contribute to innovative techniques such as Digital EIA and Technical Excellence
• Drive team performance, career development, and promote a positive team culture
• Support an inclusive workplace, emphasizing health and safety and living WSP’s values
• Contribute to business strategy and role-specific goals

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…

• Relevant environmental or planning degree or equivalent experience
• Experience in EIA delivery for major water schemes
• Knowledge of consenting processes like Habitats Regulations Assessments, SSSI Assents
• Strong understanding of environmental issues
• Line management experience
• Track record of developing and upskilling teams
• Experience in driving business growth
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Imagine a better future for you and for us all.

Work on landmark projects globally and make a meaningful community impact. What if you could do your best work and create a legacy?

With us, you can. Apply today.

About Us

WSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm with 69,300 employees dedicated to creating positive impacts through innovation, integrity, and inclusion. We have over 9,000 professionals in the UK and Ireland committed to our communities.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

Our hybrid policy offers flexibility to work from home two days a week and collaborate in our modern offices.

Inclusivity & Diversity

We welcome diverse backgrounds and experiences, fostering an inclusive culture through employee resource groups and respectful practices.

Health & Wellbeing

Our Thrive programme supports your health, including access to NHS doctors via Med24, gym discounts, and menopause support.

Flex your time

Options include "WSP My Hour" for personal activities, part-time work, flexible leave, and holiday options.

Your development

We invest in your growth through training, mentoring, and Chartership support.

#WeAreWSP

We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and support workplace adjustments for disabled applicants.