Environmental (EIA) Consultant - London & South East

WSP in the UK; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Consultant level environmental professional to join their Environmental Management and Assessment Team. This role offers the chance to work on high-profile projects across diverse sectors such as renewables, aviation, and rail. You will collaborate with technical specialists to manage environmental inputs throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring sustainable practices are at the forefront. This dynamic environment encourages creativity and initiative, making it an ideal opportunity for those passionate about making a positive impact on communities and the environment. Join a community of over 69,000 talented individuals dedicated to shaping a better future.

Qualifications

• Degree in an environment-related area and professional membership to IEMA or similar.
• Experience in environmental support on energy projects, including EIA.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate environmental assessments and EIA across various sectors.
• Prepare engaging environmental statements and sustainable design reports.

Skills

Environmental Assessment

Project Management

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Technical Writing

Education

Degree in Environmental Science

Tools

Digital EIA Tools

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.

In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

When considering a career move it’s vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong. See what WSP stands for in 2024 and beyond…

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, and rail. 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. Our Environmental Management and Assessment Team 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. 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. 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 WSP's 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. 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.

With us, you can. Apply today.