Environmental Permitting Associate: Lead Projects & Growth

WSP; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Purpose-driven work

Inclusive culture

Career growth

Collaborative team

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Associate Environmental Permitting Consultant who will lead major permitting projects and provide strategic environmental guidance across energy, nuclear, industrial, and utilities sectors. You will develop client relationships, mentor junior staff, and help shape the direction of our Environmental Permitting, Compliance & Nuclear Regulation team.

The role offers flexible location with UK offices and opportunities to collaborate nationally and internationally, with occasional

Qualifications

• Significant experience in environmental permitting and regulatory strategy.
• Strong track record delivering complex, high-value projects across regulated sectors.
• Experience developing and maintaining strategic client relationships.
• Commercial awareness with experience supporting business development and winning work.

Responsibilities

• Lead major permitting and compliance programmes for clients across sectors.
• Provide strategic environmental and regulatory guidance to clients.
• Mentor junior staff and support team development.
• Contribute to business planning and growth of the team.

Skills

Environmental permitting

Regulatory strategy

Client relationships

Leadership

Mentoring

Business development

Accreditation

Job description

WSP is seeking an Associate Environmental Permitting Consultant who will lead major permitting projects and provide strategic environmental guidance across energy, nuclear, industrial, and utilities sectors. You will develop client relationships, mentor junior staff, and help shape the direction of our Environmental Permitting, Compliance & Nuclear Regulation team.

The role offers flexible location with UK offices and opportunities to collaborate nationally and internationally, with occasional