Ground & Water EIA Lead

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Ground & Water EIA Lead to strengthen the connection between Ground & Water and Environmental Impact Assessment teams across the UK. You will coordinate Ground & Water inputs into major infrastructure, energy, water, property and regeneration projects, acting as the key interface to ensure technical excellence and timely delivery.

You will mentor teams, develop scopes of work, and promote consistent assessment methodologies while forecasting

Qualifications

• Geology, hydrogeology, environmental science/engineering, earth sciences or related degree.
• Chartered status or working towards chartership with a relevant institution.
• Strong understanding of the UK EIA process and environmental planning framework.
• Experience in Ground & Water disciplines (contaminated land, hydrogeology, geology, groundwater, water environment or permitting).
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary infrastructure or development projects.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison between Ground & Water and EIA teams across the UK.
• Coordinate Ground & Water support for EIA projects from bid to completion.
• Identify resource requirements with EIA Project Managers and secure specialists.
• Develop scopes of work, fee proposals and project programmes.
• Provide technical oversight and QA of Ground & Water inputs to Environmental Statements.
• Promote consistent assessment methodologies and mitigation strategies.
• Forecast future EIA opportunities and support resource planning.
• Work with regional leaders to optimise utilisation and balance workloads.

Job description

Ground & Water EIA Lead

We are seeking an experienced Ground & Water EIA Lead to strengthen the connection between our Ground & Water and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) teams across the UK.

This is a strategic and collaborative role focused on coordinating Ground & Water inputs into major infrastructure, energy, water, property and regeneration projects. You'll act as the key interface between the EIA community and Ground & Water specialists, ensuring technical excellence, consistency and efficient project delivery.

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 career. You'll be part of a collaborative team that thrives on innovation, technical excellence and making a positive impact on communities and the environment.

Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Acting as the primary liaison between the Ground & Water and EIA teams across the UK.
• Coordinating Ground & Water support for EIA projects from bid stage through to project completion.
• Working with EIA Project Managers to identify resource requirements and secure appropriately qualified specialists.
• Supporting the development of scopes of work, fee proposals and project programmes.
• Providing technical oversight and quality assurance of Ground & Water inputs to Environmental Statements and supporting assessments.
• Promoting consistency in assessment methodologies, significance criteria and mitigation strategies across projects.
• Maintaining visibility of future EIA opportunities and supporting resource forecasting.
• Working with regional leaders to optimise utilisation and balance workloads across the Ground & Water business.
• Supporting strategic bids and major pursuits requiring significant environmental assessment input.
• Facilitating knowledge sharing, lessons learned and best practice between Ground & Water and EIA communities.
• Helping develop technical capability through mentoring, training and professional development initiatives.
• Identifying opportunities to grow Ground & Water involvement in major environmental assessment programmes.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

• Degree qualified in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Earth Sciences or a related discipline.
• Chartered status (or working towards chartership) with a relevant professional institution.
• Strong understanding of the UK EIA process and environmental planning framework.
• Significant experience in one or more Ground & Water disciplines, including contaminated land, hydrogeology, geology, groundwater, water environment or environmental permitting.
• Experience working on multidisciplinary infrastructure or development projects.
• Strong understanding of how Ground & Water assessments support environmental assessment and planning processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to coordinate technical teams across multiple offices and disciplines.
• Strong commercial awareness and project delivery experience.
• Ability to build networks, influence stakeholders and foster collaboration across the business.

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.

About Us

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 reassignment, 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.