Groundwater EIA Lead - Hybrid, Global Projects

WSP; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working arrangements

Health & wellbeing programs

Chartership support

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

Groundwater EIA

Hydrogeology

WFD assessments

Regulatory knowledge (UK)

Education

Environmental/geographical/science/engineering degree

Job description

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.