Hybrid Environmental EIA Specialist

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Thrive programme

Gymflex scheme

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking environmental professionals across all levels to support our Environmental Management and Assessment Team in the UK, based from any of WSP’s UK offices. The role spans environmental design, assessment and management across onshore/offshore renewables, aviation, nuclear, rail and more, from feasibility through to planning and handover.

You will work with colleagues and clients to promote sustainable design, coordinate environmental inputs, and contribute to

Qualifications

• A relevant environmental degree level qualification.
• Achieved or demonstrably working towards Chartered Environmental Status and Full membership of IEMA, or similar qualification with a relevant professional body.
• Experience of EIA and EIA processes and working with limited supervision within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Knowledge and experience of relevant environmental and planning legislation.
• Demonstrable post-qualified experience of coordinating environmental assessments on a variety of projects.
• An appreciation of project management activities, including commercial and risk aspects, forecasting, and quality assurance.
• Experience of liaising with cross-discipline teams, clients, and with external bodies and organisations.
• Verbal and written communication skills including report writing with an attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Providing environmental advice and support to clients, project managers and colleagues.
• Working with colleagues, diverse environmental specialists, clients and engineering teams to promote sustainable design and environmental enhancement.
• Managing the delivery of diverse environmental inputs into projects including EIA screening and scoping reports and environmental management plans.
• Managing projects, overseeing performance on technical, quality, commercial, and health and safety.
• Building relationships with clients and identifying opportunities to provide support in areas such as resourcing, programming, strategy development and project delivery.
• Undertaking activities to secure new work, including preparing proposals and contributing to strategic bid preparation.
• Supporting the development of innovative techniques to shape the way we do our business.
• Inspiring and upskilling junior colleagues to support their career development.
• Promoting an inclusive workplace and health and safety culture.
• Undertaking actions that contribute towards the success of the WSP business strategy.

Skills

Environmental degree

EIA experience

Verbal and written communication

Cross-discipline coordination

Project management awareness

Education

Chartered Environmental Status

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking environmental professionals across all levels to support our Environmental Management and Assessment Team in the UK, based from any of WSP’s UK offices. The role spans environmental design, assessment and management across onshore/offshore renewables, aviation, nuclear, rail and more, from feasibility through to planning and handover.

You will work with colleagues and clients to promote sustainable design, coordinate environmental inputs, and contribute to