Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
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 chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons. We are looking for a Senior level environmental professional to support our Environmental Management and Assessment Team in one of our UK offices. We have an exciting portfolio of projects spanning sectors such as 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. As one of the largest environmental consultancies in the UK, WSP is involved in some of the most challenging and high-profile projects, from small developments across every sector to major national infrastructure schemes. Our Environmental Management and Assessment Team oversees and manages environmental inputs throughout project lifecycles. Early engagement at concept and option stages helps shape projects that address challenges of sensitive environments and communities. We work closely with environmental specialists and other professionals to develop proposals that enhance the environment and communities, building in wider benefits such as improved habitats, cleaner air and water, lower carbon and overall environmental gain. Once schemes are approved and underway, we collaborate with design and construction teams to ensure practice meets commitment. This role suits a proactive individual eager to use their initiative to progress their career. As a Senior EIA Consultant, you will work with technical environmental specialists and design teams across multiple sectors to manage environmental inputs to project designs and assessments. You will influence, manage and deliver environmental elements of engineering projects from feasibility through planning, detailed design, construction and handover/maintenance. Responsibilities include managing projects, bidding, project team management, delivery and financial management. You will work with a great team across the UK, where inspiring work and a fulfilling working life are priorities. A typical week could include providing environmental advice and support to clients and colleagues, promoting sustainable design and environmental enhancement, managing delivery of environmental inputs such as EIA screening, scoping reports, environmental constraints studies, management plans and Environmental Statements, overseeing technical, quality, commercial and health and safety performance, building client relationships, supporting business development and innovative techniques, inspiring and upskilling junior colleagues, promoting an inclusive workplace and health, safety and wellbeing culture, and contributing to the success of WSP’s business strategy.

Experience
- Relevant environmental degree level qualification in EIA or similar
- Achieved or working towards Chartered Environmental Status and full membership of IEMA or similar professional body
- Experience of EIA processes and working with limited supervision within multi-disciplinary teams
- Knowledge of relevant environmental and planning legislation
- Post-qualified experience coordinating environmental assessments on various projects
- Appreciation of project management activities including commercial, risk, forecasting and quality assurance
- Experience in work winning and bid preparation
- Experience liaising with cross discipline teams, clients and external bodies
- Strong verbal and written communication skills including report writing with attention to detail
- Demonstrable experience promoting a positive health, safety and wellbeing culture

About you
Proactive, enthusiastic and able to use your initiative to progress your career. You are motivated to influence, manage and deliver environmental elements of engineering projects and enjoy working collaboratively with diverse teams. You demonstrate a commitment to health, safety and wellbeing and promote an inclusive workplace culture.

Qualifications
- Relevant environmental degree level qualification in EIA or similar
- Chartered Environmental Status or working towards it with full membership of IEMA or equivalent professional body