EIA Consultant Expression of Interest - Scotland based

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative culture

Career growth opportunities

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking EIA professionals in Glasgow to join their Environmental Management and Assessment Team. This role involves working collaboratively to manage environmental projects across diverse sectors. Candidates should have a relevant degree in environmental assessment, experience in EIA coordination, and a proactive attitude towards health and safety. WSP offers opportunities for professional growth within a supportive and inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Strong experience delivering and coordinating EIAs within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Good knowledge of UK environmental and planning legislation.
• Demonstrable project management experience, including commercial and risk awareness.

Responsibilities

• Providing environmental advice and support to clients and colleagues.
• Leading and coordinating EIA and environmental management workstreams.
• Managing delivery of screening and scoping reports and Environmental Statements.

Skills

Environmental advice

EIA coordination

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Relevant degree in environmental assessment

Chartered Environmentalist status

Job description

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

We’re looking for EIA professionals across all levels of experience to support our teams in Scotland based in either our Glasgow or Edinburgh offices. You’ll join support projects across a wide range of sectors, including energy, aviation, nuclear, rail, property and local government. We’re looking for a creative spirit, a dedicated approach and a strong grounding in environmental design, assessment and management across the development lifecycle.

Why WSP?

As one of the UK’s largest environmental consultancies, WSP is trusted to deliver environmental leadership on projects ranging from small developments to major nationally significant infrastructure schemes. Our Environmental Management and Assessment Team coordinates and manages environmental inputs throughout the full lifecycle of these projects.

Our opportunities are ideal for a proactive individual who enjoys taking initiative, influencing outcomes and continuing to develop professionally.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll work alongside technical environmental specialists and multi‑disciplinary design teams to manage environmental inputs and improve environmental performance across a diverse range of projects.

Your Typical Responsibilities Will Include

• Providing environmental advice and support to clients, project managers and colleagues
• Leading and coordinating EIA and environmental management workstreams across multiple sectors
• Managing delivery of screening and scoping reports, constraints studies, Environmental Statements and environmental management plans
• Working collaboratively to promote sustainable design and environmental enhancement
• Managing projects, including quality, commercial, programme, financial and H&S performance
• Building trusted client relationships and identifying opportunities to add value
• Supporting work winning through bids, proposals and strategic business development
• Contributing to innovation such as Digital EIA, Technical Excellence and Future Ready EIA
• Mentoring, inspiring and developing junior colleagues
• Promoting an inclusive workplace and a strong health, safety and wellbeing culture
• Supporting the wider WSP business strategy through proactive and collaborative working

What You’ll Bring

• A relevant degree in environmental assessment or a related discipline
• Chartered Environmentalist status (or working towards it), with IEMA membership or equivalent
• Strong experience delivering and coordinating EIAs within multi‑disciplinary teams
• Good knowledge of UK environmental and planning legislation
• Demonstrable project management experience, including commercial and risk awareness
• Experience of work winning, bid preparation or proposals
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail
• A positive, proactive attitude to health, safety and wellbeing

What You’ll Get

• The chance to work on high‑profile, technically interesting projects that make a real difference
• Real influence over project outcomes from the earliest stages
• A supportive, collaborative and inclusive culture across the UK
• Opportunities to grow your career, broaden sector experience and shape best practice
• A fulfilling working environment where wellbeing, safety and flexibility matter

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself? With us, you can.

We’d love to hear from you.