Groundwater EIA Lead – Infrastructure & DCO

WSP in the UK & Ireland; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Gymflex scheme

Job summary

WSP is seeking an experienced groundwater and water environment professional to lead technically complex EIA and groundwater investigations across the UK and beyond. You will apply hydrogeological expertise in groundwater assessment, modelling, WFD, and water resources, supported by a national team of specialists, with flexible and hybrid working across multiple offices.

You will mentor junior colleagues, contribute to proposals and help grow WSP's groundwater and water EIA services while

Qualifications

• 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.

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 WSP’s groundwater and water EIA services.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across the UK.

Skills

Groundwater investigations

Hydrogeological assessments

WFD & water environment

Client & stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental/geoscience/engineering

Job description

WSP is seeking an experienced groundwater and water environment professional to lead technically complex EIA and groundwater investigations across the UK and beyond. You will apply hydrogeological expertise in groundwater assessment, modelling, WFD, and water resources, supported by a national team of specialists, with flexible and hybrid working across multiple offices.

You will mentor junior colleagues, contribute to proposals and help grow WSP's groundwater and water EIA services while