Environmental (EIA) Consultant

WSP USA; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health & wellbeing program

Gymflex discounts

WSP My Hour

Career development

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Environmental Consultant to join our Environmental Management and Assessment Team in the UK. You will support environmental inputs from feasibility through planning and delivery across sectors such as energy, transport, and housing, working with engineers and planners.

The role emphasizes coordinating assessments, developing innovative approaches, and delivering well-structured environmental statements and design reports within a collaborative UK-wide team.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in an environment related area.
• Professional membership with IEMA, IES, CIWEM or equivalent.
• Experience of environmental support on energy projects, including EIA.
• Solid knowledge of environmental issues and UK planning regime.
• Experience liaising with cross-disciplinary teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate environmental assessments and EIAs across projects.
• Collaborate with diverse environmental specialists and design teams.
• Develop innovative approaches, including digital EIA.
• Prepare environmental statements and reports for bids and projects.
• Manage time, budgets and costings for new work proposals.

Skills

Environmental degree

IEMA/CIWEM member

Energy project experience

UK environmental/regulatory knowledge

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environment/related field

Job description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

We are looking for a Consultant level environmental professional to support our Environmental Management and Assessment Team in the UK, based from any of WSP's UK offices. We have an exciting portfolio of projects which span a number of sectors such as onshore and offshore renewables, aviation, nuclear, rail to name but a few. We need people with 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 gets involved in some of the most challenging and high‑profile projects. We work on anything from small developments across every sector, through to major national infrastructure schemes. Our Environmental Management and Assessment Team (https://www.wsp.com/en-GB/services/environmental-and-social-impact-assessment-and-planning) oversees and manages the environmental inputs to these schemes, with involvement through their lifecycle.

Our early engagement at the concept and option stages helps us to shape projects that reflect the challenges of sensitive environments and communities. In supporting continued design through to consent application, we work closely with our wider environmental specialists, as well as other skilled professionals, to develop proposals that fit with and enhance the environment and communities they sit within. We work to build in wider benefits of improved habitats, cleaner air and water, lower carbon and overall environmental gain. And with schemes approved and underway, we work alongside design and construction teams to ensure practice meets commitment. The role is ideally suited to a pro‑active individual looking to use their initiative to progress their career.

A little more about your role…

As an EIA Consultant within WSPs Environmental Assessment and Management team, you will work with a range of technical environmental specialists and design teams across multiple sectors to manage environmental inputs to project designs and assessments.

The role would suit an enthusiastic individual looking to influence, manage and deliver environmental elements of engineering projects, within a wide range of sectors including rail, highways, energy and commercial / residential, from feasibility through to planning, detailed design, construction and handover / maintenance. You will help to manage projects and coordinate tasks relating to bidding, project team management, project delivery, and financial management. You will have the opportunity to work with a great team across the UK, where inspiring work and a fulfilling working life are a priority. A typical week could include:

• Coordinating environmental assessments and EIA
• Team working with diverse environmental specialists in shaping sustainable projects.
• Helping to develop innovative techniques to shape the way we do our business, including digital EIA.
• Preparing well‑presented, compelling and engaging information products, such as environmental statements and sustainable design reports, as well as new project bids
• Applying business operation skills in managing time and budgets, as well as costing new work proposals

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Degree level qualification in an environment related area
• Professional member to IEMA, IES, CIWEM or another professional body;
• Experience of environmental support on energy projects, including EIA
• Sound knowledge of different environment issues and topics
• Grounding in the UK environmental and planning regime;
• Experience in sectors, such as energy, highways, rail, housing;
• Experience of liaising with cross discipline teams, with client organisations, and with external bodies and organisations;
• Strong communication skills and writing and presentation abilities
• Demonstrable skills in some or all of the requirements listed above

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close‑knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our passionate 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 over 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work‑life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work‑life balance, WSP offers the WSP My Hour, allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part‑time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender re‑assignment, 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.