Senior EIA Consultant – Energy & T&D Projects

WSP Global Inc.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Principal EIA Consultant to lead environmental inputs within our Environmental Assessment and Management team. You will work with design teams across sectors to guide project designs and assess environmental performance, driving excellence in EIA processes and stakeholder engagement.

You will manage bids and projects, mentor junior staff, and promote innovative approaches to environmental assessment, including Digital EIA concepts and future-ready practices.

Qualifications

• A relevant environmental degree level qualification in EIA or a related field.
• Progress towards Chartered Environmental Status and IEMA membership.
• Extensive experience of EIA processes and working with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of environmental planning legislation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, including report writing.
• Experience in large-scale infrastructure projects (rail, highways, energy).
• Proven project management skills including commercial and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental inputs to energy T&D projects and guide design teams.
• Manage bidding, project delivery, and financial management.
• Grow the energy T&D sector offering with sector leads and client managers.
• Provide environmental advice to clients and project teams.
• Support sustainable design and environmental enhancement across projects.
• Oversee planning applications, EA/EIA, route optioning and stakeholder engagement.
• Manage project performance for quality, commercial and health & safety.
• Build client relationships and identify opportunities for resourcing and strategy.

Skills

EIA experience

Communication skills

Infrastructure projects

Project management

Legislation knowledge

Report writing

Education

Environmental degree in EIA or related field

Job description

WSP is seeking a Principal EIA Consultant to lead environmental inputs within our Environmental Assessment and Management team. You will work with design teams across sectors to guide project designs and assess environmental performance, driving excellence in EIA processes and stakeholder engagement.

You will manage bids and projects, mentor junior staff, and promote innovative approaches to environmental assessment, including Digital EIA concepts and future-ready practices.