Senior EIA Consultant: Lead Environmental Impact & Strategy

WSP; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior EIA Consultant to join our Environmental Assessment and Management team in the UK. You will work with technical specialists and design teams to manage environmental inputs across sectors, delivering robust Environmental Impact Assessments and related documentation.

Responsibilities include advising clients, coordinating multi‑disciplinary teams, managing EIA screening, scoping, environmental management plans and Environmental Statements, and contributing to business

Qualifications

• Verbal and written communication skills demonstrated in reports and client interactions.
• Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary teams on environmental assessment projects.
• Understanding of EIA processes and environmental planning legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide environmental advice to clients and project teams.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to promote sustainable design and environmental enhancement.
• Manage environmental inputs to projects, including EIA screening, scoping reports, and Environmental Statements.
• Oversee project delivery, including quality, commercial, and health and safety aspects.
• Develop client relationships and support business development activities.
• Contribute to innovative techniques in Digital EIA and other methodologies.
• Mentor junior colleagues and promote health, safety, and wellbeing culture.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Report writing

Project management

Business development

Education

Environmental degree (EIA)

Job description

WSP is seeking a Senior EIA Consultant to join our Environmental Assessment and Management team in the UK. You will work with technical specialists and design teams to manage environmental inputs across sectors, delivering robust Environmental Impact Assessments and related documentation.

Responsibilities include advising clients, coordinating multi‑disciplinary teams, managing EIA screening, scoping, environmental management plans and Environmental Statements, and contributing to business