Principal Environmental (EIA) Consultant - London and South East

WSP; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in the UK seeks a Senior level Environmental Professional to join their team. The role involves leading environmental assessments across various sectors, developing strategies for sustainable design, and managing large-scale projects. Ideal candidates will have a relevant environmental degree, strong EIA experience, and a collaborative spirit. The role offers a supportive environment, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Health and wellbeing programs

Professional development opportunities

Gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• Achieved or working towards Chartered Environmental Status.
• Experience in large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental teams and inputs to project designs and assessments.
• Provide environmental advice and support to clients and project managers.
• Develop proposals for complex opportunities and contribute to strategic bids.

Skills

EIA processes

Project management

Verbal and written communication

Knowledge of environmental and planning legislation

Education

Relevant environmental degree-level qualification

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Senior level environmental professional to support our Environmental Management and Assessment Team in the London or South East Teams. (London, Cambridge, Guildford, Reading, Basingstoke, Southampton). We have an exciting portfolio of projects spanning sectors such as energy, aviation, nuclear, rail, property and Local Government. We need people with a creative spirit, a dedicated approach and a solid grounding in environmental design, assessment and management at any stage of the development project lifecycle. As one of the largest environmental consultancies in the UK, WSP engages in challenging and high-profile projects across small developments to major national infrastructure schemes. Our Environmental Management and Assessment Team oversees and manages the environmental inputs to these schemes throughout their lifecycle.

Our early engagement at the concept and option stages helps shape projects that reflect the challenges of sensitive environments and communities. We aim to enhance the environment and communities by improving habitats, cleaner air and water, lower carbon, and broader environmental gains. As schemes progress, we work with design and construction teams to ensure practices meet commitments. The role is ideal for a proactive individual looking to advance their career.

Responsibilities and role

As a Principal EIA Consultant within WSP’s Environmental Assessment and Management team, you will collaborate with technical environmental specialists and design teams across multiple sectors to lead environmental teams and inputs to project designs and assessments. You will be instrumental in improving environmental performance for a diverse range of projects.

The role covers influencing, leading and delivering environmental elements of engineering projects across sectors including rail, highways, energy and commercial/residential, from feasibility through planning, detailed design, construction and handover/maintenance. You will lead projects including bidding, project team management, project delivery and financial management. A typical week could include:

• 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
• Leading large, multiple, and complex projects, overseeing performance on technical, quality, commercial, and health and safety
• Building relationships with clients and identifying opportunities to support resourcing, programming, strategy development and project delivery
• Proactively developing new client relationships and pursuing opportunities for marketing services and cross-selling, including presenting at conferences on behalf of WSP
• Undertaking activities to secure new work, including developing proposals for complex opportunities, delivering strategic bids and framework opportunities, and pursuing business development opportunities
• Leading on and contributing to the development of innovative techniques to shape the way we do our business (e.g., Digital EIA, Technical Excellence, Future Ready EIA)
• Driving performance improvement and career advancement across the team
• Promoting and building team culture and being a go-to person within the wider team, supporting others in problem solving and achieving goals
• Promoting an inclusive workplace, demonstrating an understanding of Health and Safety while living the values of our health, safety and wellbeing culture
• Undertaking actions that contribute to the success of the WSP business strategy, while being self-motivated towards role-, team-, and project-related goals

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate

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

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

What’s in it for you?

Work-life balance

We understand that work is one aspect of life and prioritise time for family, friends, interests and community. Our hybrid policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, with opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants from varied backgrounds and experiences. We encourage people to bring their whole, authentic selves to work to reflect the wider society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and fostering a culture of inclusion. Employee resource groups promote inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We support health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service provides access to a doctor when needed. We offer reasonable workplace adjustments, a Gymflex scheme with up to 40% off gym memberships, and menopause support.

Flex your time

To support work-life balance, we offer the “WSP My Hour,” allowing one hour each day for personal activities with flexibility to adjust the time as needed. We also offer part-time and flexible working, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use bank holidays to suit you.

Your development

We invest in development and training, including training, mentoring or Chartership opportunities.

#WeAreWSP

We encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria; please let us know if you require workplace adjustments in support of your application.