Groundwater EIA Consultant
WSP
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Job summary
WSP is seeking an experienced groundwater and water environment EIA professional to lead technically complex projects across the UK and beyond. You will apply your hydrogeological expertise to groundwater assessments, modelling, WFD studies and related environmental tasks within a national team of over 350 specialists.
The role offers flexible and hybrid working with offices across the UK, and growth opportunities to senior or principal levels depending on experience.
Qualifications
- Experience in groundwater and water EIA, including groundwater investigations, hydrogeological assessments, WFD and related studies.
- Experience supporting planning and permitting for major infrastructure projects, ideally including DCO processes.
- Strong understanding of the UK regulatory context for groundwater, water environment assessment and EIA.
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate groundwater and water environment inputs for EIA, WFD and major infrastructure planning.
- Manage client relationships, project delivery, scope, budget and programme.
- Review and assure technical outputs, with Principal roles providing final approval.
- Contribute to proposals and help develop new business opportunities.
- Provide technical guidance, training and support to junior colleagues.
- Contribute to innovation and development of WSPs groundwater and water EIA services.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across the UK.
Skills
Education
Job description
At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.
We are looking for an experienced professional with strong capability in groundwater and water environment EIA to lead technically complex projects across the UK and internationally. You will apply your hydrogeological expertise across groundwater assessment, conceptualisation, modelling, WFD assessment and wider water environment disciplines, supported by a national team of more than 350 specialists.
We can appoint at either Principal or Senior level depending on experience and offer flexible and hybrid working, with opportunities across multiple UK offices.
You will guide technical inputs for nationally significant projects, including planning and DCO submissions for the energy, water, transport and power sectors.
You will influence how WSP delivers assessments across groundwater, WFD, hydrogeology, peatland, water resources and environmental permitting.
You will work with specialists across Sustainable Water Management and Earth and Environment, with access to some of the most exciting infrastructure portfolios in the UK.
You will develop junior colleagues and help strengthen senior technical capability within the national team.
We have growth opportunities in Newcastle, Glasgow, Bristol, London and Liverpool, with roles also available in Manchester, Leeds, Wrexham and Basingstoke.
- Lead and coordinate groundwater and water environment inputs for EIA, WFD and major infrastructure planning.
- Manage client relationships, project delivery, scope, budget and programme.
- Review and assure technical outputs, with Principal roles providing final approval.
- Contribute to proposals and help develop new business opportunities.
- Provide technical guidance, training and support to junior colleagues.
- Contribute to innovation and development of WSPs groundwater and water EIA services.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across the UK.
- Experience in groundwater and wider water EIA, including groundwater investigations, hydrogeological assessments, WFD and related studies.
- Experience supporting planning and permitting for major infrastructure projects, ideally including DCO processes for Principal level.
- Strong understanding of the UK regulatory context for groundwater, water environment assessment and EIA.
- Ability to manage project budgets, risks and teams appropriate to your grade.
- Strong communication skills with experience managing client and stakeholder relationships.
- A degree in environmental, geographical, science or engineering disciplines.
- Chartered status (LGS or CIWEM) for Principal roles, or working toward chartership for Senior roles.
Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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