Assistant Environmental (EIA) Consultant - London & South East

WSP; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Southampton is looking for an Assistant Consultant to support environmental consultancy services, focusing on EIA projects. Responsibilities include coordinating site selection reports, implementing digital EIA approaches, and engaging with stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have a degree in environmental science, strong communication skills, and a willingness to travel. This position offers a hybrid work model, promoting work-life balance and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Hybrid working policy

Health & wellbeing benefits

Flexible time

Developmental opportunities

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant environmental discipline with emphasis on EIA/SEA.
• Relevant postgraduate experience in a similar position within the UK or a comparable jurisdiction.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and a high level of computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of health and safety excellence.
• Experience or interest in specialist environmental surveys (e.g., ecology, noise, air quality).

Responsibilities

• Assist project managers in coordinating a site selection report for an offshore wind farm.
• Implement the latest digital EIA approaches.
• Coordinate land access for EIA surveys.
• Contribute to a stakeholder engagement strategy.
• Assist with finalizing an Environmental Statement for submission.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

High level of computer literacy (Microsoft Office)

Understanding of health and safety excellence

Interest in specialist environmental surveys

Education

Degree in a relevant environmental discipline

Postgraduate experience in a similar position

Job description

Job Overview

As an Assistant Consultant in the EIA team, you will provide support to managing and delivering environmental consultancy services to a full range of clients. You will assist in coordinating and providing technical input into EIAs, as well as undertaking broader environmental management tasks for a variety of projects.

Role Responsibilities

• Assist project managers in coordinating a site selection report for an offshore wind farm, communicating with our team of technical specialists to develop mitigation measures on a project.
• Assist in implementing the latest digital EIA approaches.
• Coordinate land access required to undertake EIA surveys such as archaeological investigations.
• Contribute to a stakeholder engagement strategy.
• Assist with finalising an Environmental Statement ready for submission.

Qualifications & Experience

• A degree in a relevant environmental discipline with emphasis on EIA/SEA.
• Relevant postgraduate experience in a similar position within the UK or a comparable jurisdiction.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and a high level of computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of health and safety excellence.
• Experience or interest in specialist environmental surveys (e.g., ecology, noise, air quality).
• Willingness to travel to client locations across the UK and internationally.
• Sound knowledge of UK environmental and planning legislation, especially EIA legislation.
• Practical knowledge of technical disciplines required for an EIA.
• Membership of a professional association such as IEMA.

About WSP

WSP is one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. With a global team of over 69,000 employees, WSP creates positive, long‑lasting impacts on communities worldwide.

What’s in it for you?

Work‑life balance, hybrid working policy, inclusivity & belonging, health & wellbeing, flexible time, developmental opportunities, and WSP benefits such as Thrive, virtual GP, gymflex, menopause support.

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