Senior EIA Lead & Growth Director

WSP Global Inc.; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Associate / Associate Director to lead environmental input across UK projects and support growth in property and defence sectors. You will work with multidisciplinary teams and clients to deliver Environmental Impact Assessments, consent processes and project design integration.

In this role you will manage teams, oversee bids, and guide project delivery from feasibility through to discharge of conditions, while championing innovation, sustainability, and inclusive leadership.

Qualifications

• Relevant environmental or planning degree with chartered status or working towards chartership.
• Demonstrable experience delivering Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA).
• Familiarity with consenting processes including Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) and permits.
• Capable of leading client communications and maintaining relationships with stakeholders and the public.
• Knowledge of current environmental and planning policy trends.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and reporting skills.
• Experience contributing to strategic planning and winning new work through bids and proposals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate environmental contributions across project designs and assessments.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams to deliver inputs from site feasibility to discharge of conditions.
• Direct projects including recruitment, bidding, team management, delivery and finances.
• Contribute to growth by developing proposals and pursuing framework opportunities.
• Champion innovation through Digital EIA, Technical Excellence and Future Ready.
• Promote an inclusive and safety-conscious team environment.

Skills

EIA delivery experience

Environmental planning knowledge

Stakeholder management

Public consultation

Policy trend awareness

Communication skills

Business development / bids

Education

Relevant environmental or planning degree with chartered status or working towards chartership

Job description

WSP is seeking an Associate / Associate Director to lead environmental input across UK projects and support growth in property and defence sectors. You will work with multidisciplinary teams and clients to deliver Environmental Impact Assessments, consent processes and project design integration.

In this role you will manage teams, oversee bids, and guide project delivery from feasibility through to discharge of conditions, while championing innovation, sustainability, and inclusive leadership.