Lead EIA Consultant - Energy & Infrastructure

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Principal EIA Consultant to lead environmental teams across energy T&D projects. You will drive environmental inputs to design, planning, and inquiries, while growing our sector offer and delivering high-quality assessments.

You will provide expert enviromental advice, work with multi-disciplinary teams, manage project delivery, and mentor junior colleagues to build capability and an inclusive, safe workplace culture.

Qualifications

• A relevant environmental degree level qualification in EIA, or similar.
• Achieved or demonstrably working towards Chartered Environmental Status and Full membership of IEMA, or similar qualification with a relevant professional body
• Excellent experience of EIA and EIA processes and working with limited supervision within multi-disciplinary teams
• Sound knowledge and experience of relevant environmental and planning legislation
• First rate verbal and written communication skills including report writing and reviewing with an attention to detail
• Experience in large scale infrastructure projects, for example, rail, highways, energy, commercial / residential
• Comprehensive project management skills, including commercial and risk aspects, forecasting, and quality assurance

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental inputs to energy T&D projects including planning applications, EA/EIA, route optioneering, site selection, and planning inquiries.
• Grow our energy T&D sector offer by collaborating with sector leads and client account managers to win new business.
• Provide environmental advice and support to clients, project managers, and colleagues.
• Collaborate with environmental specialists, clients, and engineering teams to promote sustainable design and environmental enhancement.
• Manage delivery of diverse environmental inputs across projects, ensuring quality, schedule, and safety.
• Build relationships with clients and identify opportunities for resourcing, scheduling, strategy development, and delivery.
• Support development of innovative techniques (Digital EIA, Technical Excellence, Future Ready EIA) to shape the business approach.
• Mentor and upskill junior colleagues and contribute to an inclusive, health-conscious workplace.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Attention to detail

Report writing

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Education

Environmental degree in EIA

Chartered status / IEMA membership

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Principal EIA Consultant to lead environmental teams across energy T&D projects. You will drive environmental inputs to design, planning, and inquiries, while growing our sector offer and delivering high-quality assessments.

You will provide expert enviromental advice, work with multi-disciplinary teams, manage project delivery, and mentor junior colleagues to build capability and an inclusive, safe workplace culture.