Lead Groundwater & EIA Consultant

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Health & wellbeing benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Career development & Chartership

Job summary

WSP is seeking an experienced groundwater and water environment professional to lead technically complex EIA projects across the UK and internationally. You will apply hydrogeological expertise to groundwater assessment, modelling, WFD and related water environment work, supported by a national team of over 350 specialists.

The role can be appointed at Principal or Senior level and offers flexible and hybrid working across multiple UK offices, including options in Liverpool, Newcastle, Glasgow,

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.
• 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.

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 EIA

Hydrogeology

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental/geography/science/engineering

Job description

WSP is seeking an experienced groundwater and water environment professional to lead technically complex EIA projects across the UK and internationally. You will apply hydrogeological expertise to groundwater assessment, modelling, WFD and related water environment work, supported by a national team of over 350 specialists.

The role can be appointed at Principal or Senior level and offers flexible and hybrid working across multiple UK offices, including options in Liverpool, Newcastle, Glasgow,