Senior EIA Lead for Energy & Infrastructure

WSP; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Principal EIA Consultant to lead environmental teams within our Environmental Assessment and Management group in Manchester. You will shape environmental inputs to energy T&D infrastructure projects, drive bidding, project delivery, and financial management while improving environmental performance across sectors.

You will mentor junior colleagues, manage scope, risk and quality, build client relationships, and contribute to strategic business development, digital EIA

Qualifications

• Relevant environmental degree in EIA or equivalent.
• Chartered status with IEMA or working towards it.
• Extensive experience with EIA processes in multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental inputs to energy T&D projects including planning, EA/EIA, route optioneering.
• Manage bids, project teams, delivery and finances.
• Develop client relationships and support business development opportunities.
• Promote sustainable design and environmental enhancement within projects.
• Mentor junior colleagues and uphold health and safety and quality standards.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Environmental degree (EIA)

Chartered IEMA member

Job description

WSP is seeking a Principal EIA Consultant to lead environmental teams within our Environmental Assessment and Management group in Manchester. You will shape environmental inputs to energy T&D infrastructure projects, drive bidding, project delivery, and financial management while improving environmental performance across sectors.

You will mentor junior colleagues, manage scope, risk and quality, build client relationships, and contribute to strategic business development, digital EIA