Senior EIA Consultant — Energy & Infrastructure Leadership

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland seeks a Principal EIA Consultant to lead environmental teams across energy T&D projects. You will work with environmental specialists and design teams to deliver planning, EA/EIA, route optioneering and stakeholder engagement while improving environmental performance.

You will manage diverse project inputs, mentor junior colleagues, and support business development, strategy, and best practice across multi-disciplinary environments.

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

• Playing a key role in growing our energy T&D sector offer, working with sector leads and client account managers to drive thought leadership and win new business.
• Providing environmental advice and support to clients, project managers and colleagues.
• Working with colleagues, environmental specialists, clients and engineering teams to promote sustainable design and environmental enhancement.
• Managing the delivery of a diverse range of environmental inputs into energy T&D projects including planning applications, EA / EIA, route optioneering, site selection, stakeholder engagement, and support for DCO examinations and planning inquiries.
• Managing projects, overseeing our 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, contributing to strategic-bid preparation, and participating in business development opportunities.
• Supporting the development of innovative techniques to shape the way we do our business whether through Digital EIA, Technical Excellence, Future Ready EIA etc.
• Inspiring and upskilling junior colleagues to support their career development.
• Promoting an inclusive workplace, demonstrating an understanding of Health and Safety whilst living the values of our health, safety, and wellbeing culture.
• Undertaking actions that contribute towards the success of the WSP business strategy, whilst being self-motivated towards goals relevant to the role, team, and your projects.

Skills

Environmental reporting

Communication

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Project management

Risk management

Education

Environmental degree in EIA or similar

Chartered status / IEMA membership or equivalent

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland seeks a Principal EIA Consultant to lead environmental teams across energy T&D projects. You will work with environmental specialists and design teams to deliver planning, EA/EIA, route optioneering and stakeholder engagement while improving environmental performance.

You will manage diverse project inputs, mentor junior colleagues, and support business development, strategy, and best practice across multi-disciplinary environments.