Senior EIA & Environmental Strategy Lead

WSP Global Inc.; Scotland; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Scotland is seeking a Principal EIA Consultant to lead environmental inputs and steer projects across energy, aviation, nuclear, rail, property and local government sectors. You’ll coordinate EIAs within multi-disciplinary teams, mentor junior colleagues and shape sustainable design while upholding UK planning legislation and risk management.

This role offers opportunities to influence outcomes from early stages, build trusted client relationships, and contribute to Digital EIA and Future

Qualifications

• A relevant degree in environmental assessment or a related discipline.
• Chartered Environmentalist status (or working towards it), with IEMA membership or equivalent.
• Strong experience delivering and coordinating EIAs within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Good knowledge of UK environmental and planning legislation.
• Demonstrable project management experience, including commercial and risk awareness.
• Experience of work winning, bid preparation or proposals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail.
• A positive, proactive attitude to health, safety and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Providing environmental advice and support to clients, project managers and colleagues
• Leading and coordinating EIA and environmental management workstreams across multiple sectors
• Managing delivery of screening and scoping reports, constraints studies, Environmental Statements and environmental management plans
• Working collaboratively to promote sustainable design and environmental enhancement
• Managing projects, including quality, commercial, programme, financial and H&S performance
• Building trusted client relationships and identifying opportunities to add value
• Supporting work winning through bids, proposals and strategic business development
• Contributing to innovation such as Digital EIA, Technical Excellence and Future Ready EIA
• Mentoring, inspiring and developing junior colleagues
• Promoting an inclusive workplace and a strong health, safety and wellbeing culture
• Supporting the wider WSP business strategy through proactive and collaborative working

Skills

EIA coordination

UK planning law

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Environmental degree

IEMA membership

Job description

WSP in Scotland is seeking a Principal EIA Consultant to lead environmental inputs and steer projects across energy, aviation, nuclear, rail, property and local government sectors. You’ll coordinate EIAs within multi-disciplinary teams, mentor junior colleagues and shape sustainable design while upholding UK planning legislation and risk management.

This role offers opportunities to influence outcomes from early stages, build trusted client relationships, and contribute to Digital EIA and Future