Overview

Associate or Associate Director, EIA - Rail and Road (North East, North West and Scotland) – role within WSP's Resilient Infrastructure team, focusing on environmental impact assessment, planning support and environmental design for transport projects in the North East, North West and Scotland.

Responsibilities

• Playing a key role in growing our transport sector offer, working with sector leads and client account managers to drive thought leadership and win new business.
• Providing environmental advice and support to clients, project managers and colleagues.
• Working with colleagues, environmental specialists, clients and engineering teams to promote sustainable design and environmental enhancement.
• Leading large, multiple, and complex projects, overseeing performance on technical quality, commercial and health & safety.
• Building strong client relationships and identifying opportunities to support project strategy, resourcing and delivery.
• Undertaking activities to secure new work, including developing proposals for complex opportunities, delivering strategic level bids and framework opportunities, and pursuing business development opportunities.
• Championing innovation through approaches such as Digital EIA, Technical Excellence and Future Ready.
• Driving performance improvement and creating career advancement opportunities across the team.
• Promoting an inclusive and positive team environment, acting as a trusted advisor and mentor.
• Promoting an inclusive workplace with a strong Health and Safety focus, aligned with our values of health, safety and wellbeing.
• Contributing to the success of the WSP business strategy through self-motivated goal setting and collaborative delivery.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate

• Relevant environmental or planning degree (or equivalent experience), with chartered status or actively working towards chartership.
• Demonstrable experience in delivering Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) for aviation schemes, including under UK planning regimes such as the Town and Country Planning Act and the Planning Act 2008; awareness of the Transport Works Act 1992 is beneficial.
• Familiarity with consenting processes for transport infrastructure and transport-related projects, including Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) and Environmental Permit applications; understanding of how these processes integrate with planning and EIA for rail and road schemes, transport improvement works, rail sidings, or station and infrastructure upgrades.
• Ability to lead client communications and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, regulators, and the public, with a solid understanding of public consultation and stakeholder engagement processes.
• Knowledge of emerging environmental and planning policy trends.
• Understanding of HS2, Transport for London (TfL), Pathway, WebTAG experience, Network Rail and/or London Underground requirements is advantageous.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with strong report writing and review capabilities, attention to detail, and a focus on quality assurance.
• Proven people management experience and a track record of developing and upskilling internal teams.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to strategic planning, win new work through bids and proposals, and enhance reputation in the transport sector.

Imagine a better future

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. We invite you to apply today.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

What’s in it for you?

• Work-life balance: We offer hybrid working with flexibility to work from home and in modern offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants from varied backgrounds and experiences and support a culture of inclusion.
• Health & Wellbeing: We support your health and wellbeing through the Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, workplace adjustments, Gymflex, and menopause support.
• Flex your time: “WSP My Hour” allows you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with flexibility to adjust time as needed.
• Your development: We invest in your growth through training, mentoring and Chartership opportunities.
• #WeAreWSP: Our commitment to equal opportunity and inclusion, with interview provisions for disabled applicants and accommodation support as required.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Business Development and Sales

Industries

• Professional Services