Senior EIA Consultant: Environmental Strategy & Delivery

WSP; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP’s Environmental Assessment and Management team in the UK seeks a Senior EIA Consultant to lead environmental inputs to project designs across energy, aviation, nuclear, rail, property and local government sectors. You will work with specialists and design teams to improve environmental performance.

The role covers EIA screening, scoping, environmental statements and work-winning activities, with opportunities to mentor junior colleagues and contribute to innovative techniques while upholding

Qualifications

• Environmental degree in EIA or similar is required.
• Experience with EIA processes and coordinating assessments in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of environmental and planning legislation.
• Post-qualification experience coordinating environmental assessments.
• Understanding of project management including commercial, risk, forecasting and QA.
• Experience in work winning and bid preparation.
• Experience liaising with cross-disciplinary teams and clients.
• Strong verbal and written communication, including report writing.
• Promoting health, safety and wellbeing culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide environmental advice and support to clients, project managers and colleagues.
• Work with diverse environmental specialists and design teams to promote sustainable design and environmental enhancement.
• Manage delivery of environmental inputs including EIA screening, scoping, studies, and Environmental Statements.
• Oversee performance across technical, quality, commercial and health & safety aspects.
• Build relationships with clients and identify opportunities for resourcing, programming and strategy.
• Contribute to proposals and strategic bids, and participate in business development opportunities.
• Support development of innovative techniques in Digital EIA and other initiatives.
• Inspire and upskill junior colleagues and promote a positive health/safety culture.
• Contribute to the success of WSP's business strategy with self-motivation toward goals.

Skills

EIA processes

Team coordination

Report writing

Client liaison

Project management

Business development

Health and safety culture

Education

Environmental degree in EIA or similar

Chartered Environmental Status / IEMA membership

Job description

WSP’s Environmental Assessment and Management team in the UK seeks a Senior EIA Consultant to lead environmental inputs to project designs across energy, aviation, nuclear, rail, property and local government sectors. You will work with specialists and design teams to improve environmental performance.

The role covers EIA screening, scoping, environmental statements and work-winning activities, with opportunities to mentor junior colleagues and contribute to innovative techniques while upholding