Ground & Water EIA Lead - Shape UK Infrastructure

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an experienced Ground & Water EIA Lead to strengthen the connection between our Ground & Water and Environmental Impact Assessment teams across the UK.

This strategic role coordinates Ground & Water inputs into major infrastructure, energy, water, property and regeneration projects, acting as the interface between EIA and Ground & Water specialists to ensure technical excellence and efficient delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree required in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Earth Sciences or related discipline.
• Chartered status or working towards chartership with a relevant institution.
• Strong understanding of the UK EIA process and environmental planning framework.
• Experience in one or more Ground & Water disciplines (e.g., contaminated land, hydrogeology, geology, groundwater, water environment, environmental permitting).
• Experience on 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 stage to completion.
• Identify resource requirements and secure qualified specialists.
• Develop scopes of work, fee proposals and project programmes.
• Provide technical oversight and QA of Ground & Water inputs to Environmental Statements and assessments.
• Promote consistency in assessment methodologies and mitigation strategies.
• Forecast future EIA opportunities and balance workloads.
• Mentor and develop technical capability within Ground & Water teams.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Commercial awareness

Leadership

Education

Degree in Geology / Hydrogeology / Environmental Science / Environmental Engineering

Job description

WSP is seeking an experienced Ground & Water EIA Lead to strengthen the connection between our Ground & Water and Environmental Impact Assessment teams across the UK.

This strategic role coordinates Ground & Water inputs into major infrastructure, energy, water, property and regeneration projects, acting as the interface between EIA and Ground & Water specialists to ensure technical excellence and efficient delivery.