Senior Environmental (EIA) Consultant - London & South East

Overview

We are seeking a senior environmental professional to support our Environmental Management and Assessment Team in the London or South East Teams (London, Cambridge, Guildford, Reading, Basingstoke, Southampton). We have an exciting portfolio of projects across sectors including 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.

Responsibilities

• Providing environmental advice and support to clients, project managers and colleagues
• Working with diverse environmental specialists, clients and engineering teams to promote sustainable design and environmental enhancement
• Managing the delivery of environmental inputs into projects including EIA screening, scoping reports, environmental constraints studies, environmental management plans and Environmental Statements
• Managing projects, overseeing our performance on technical, quality, commercial, and health and safety
• Building relationships with clients and identifying opportunities to provide support in areas such as resourcing, programming, strategy development and project delivery
• Undertaking activities to secure new work, including preparing proposals, contributing to strategic-bid preparation, and participating in business development opportunities
• Supporting the development of innovative techniques to shape the way we do our business, whether through Digital EIA, Technical Excellence, Future Ready EIA etc.
• Inspiring and upskilling junior colleagues to support their career development
• Promoting an inclusive workplace, demonstrating an understanding of Health and Safety while living the values of our health, safety and wellbeing culture
• Contributing towards the success of the WSP business strategy with self-motivation towards relevant goals

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

• A relevant environmental degree level qualification in EIA, or similar
• Achieved or demonstrably working towards Chartered Environmental Status and full membership of IEMA, or similar qualification with a relevant professional body
• Experience of EIA and EIA processes and working with limited supervision within multi-disciplinary teams
• Knowledge and experience of relevant environmental and planning legislation
• Demonstrable post-qualified experience of coordinating environmental assessments on a variety of projects
• An appreciation of project management activities, including commercial and risk aspects, forecasting, and quality assurance
• Experience in bid preparation and work-winning activities
• Experience of liaising with cross-disciplinary teams, clients, and external bodies and organisations
• Verbal and written communication skills including detailed report writing
• Demonstrable experience of promoting a positive health, safety and wellbeing culture

Why Join Us

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals and a global team of more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. At WSP you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field.

What’s In It For You

• Work-life balance with hybrid working: the flexibility to work from home two days a week and to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK
• Inclusivity and Belonging: a culture that welcomes varied backgrounds and experiences, with employee resource groups
• Health & Wellbeing: Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme and menopause support
• Flexibility: WSP My Hour to take one hour per day for personal activities, plus part-time/flexible working options, extra leave and buyable leave
• Development: access to training, mentoring and Chartership support

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,000+ 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 a strong UK and Ireland presence, we are dedicated to local communities and powered by international expertise.

Equal Opportunity

#WeAreWSP We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria; please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.