EIA Leader: Energy & Infrastructure Strategy

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Principal EIA Consultant to lead environmental teams across multiple sectors, driving the EIA process and supporting project design. You will work with design teams to improve environmental performance and deliver high-quality inputs for energy T&D projects.

You will grow our energy T&D sector, manage diverse environmental inputs, mentor junior colleagues, and foster an inclusive, safe working environment while advancing WSP’s strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• Relevant environmental degree level qualification in EIA or equivalent.
• Chartered Environmental Status and full IEMA membership or equivalent with a professional body.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental inputs for energy T&D projects including planning applications, EA/EIA, route optioneering, site selection and planning inquiries.
• Manage delivery of environmental inputs, ensuring technical quality, schedule and safety standards.
• Grow our energy T&D sector offer by working with sector leads and client managers to win new business and provide expert guidance.
• Build client relationships and identify opportunities for resourcing, programming and project delivery.
• Inspire and upskill junior colleagues and promote an inclusive, health and safety oriented workplace.

Skills

EIA expertise

Verbal & written communication

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Multi-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Chartered Environmental Status

IEMA membership (or equivalent)

Job description

WSP is seeking a Principal EIA Consultant to lead environmental teams across multiple sectors, driving the EIA process and supporting project design. You will work with design teams to improve environmental performance and deliver high-quality inputs for energy T&D projects.

You will grow our energy T&D sector, manage diverse environmental inputs, mentor junior colleagues, and foster an inclusive, safe working environment while advancing WSP’s strategic objectives.