Senior Environmental (EIA) Consultant - London & South East

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Senior Environmental Consultant to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to work on high-profile projects across various sectors, including energy and aviation, while contributing to innovative techniques like Digital EIA. You'll engage early in project concepts to shape sustainable solutions and mentor junior colleagues in a culture that values health and safety. With flexible working options and a commitment to employee wellbeing, this is an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact in environmental management.

Benefits

Flexible working

Health and wellbeing support

Work-life balance initiatives

Career growth pathways

Qualifications

• Seeking a Senior environmental professional with a relevant degree.
• Experience in EIA processes and multidisciplinary teams is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide environmental advice to clients and project teams.
• Manage environmental inputs such as EIAs and management plans.
• Oversee project delivery, ensuring quality and safety performance.

Skills

Environmental design

EIA processes

Project management

Communication skills

Client liaison

Education

Relevant environmental degree

Progress towards Chartered status

IEMA membership

Job description

Senior Environmental (EIA) Consultant - London & South East

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Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects, and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. Embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. Experience a world of opportunity and shape a career as unique as you.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior environmental professional to support our Environmental Management and Assessment Team in London or South East locations (London, Cambridge, Guildford, Reading, Basingstoke, Southampton). Our portfolio includes projects across sectors such as energy, aviation, nuclear, rail, property, and local government. We need creative, dedicated individuals with a solid grounding in environmental design, assessment, and management throughout the project lifecycle.

As part of WSP, one of the UK's largest environmental consultancies, you'll work on high-profile projects, from small developments to major infrastructure schemes. Our Environmental Management and Assessment Team oversees environmental inputs, engaging early in project concepts to shape sustainable solutions, and working through design, consent, and construction phases to ensure environmental commitments are met and enhanced.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide environmental advice to clients and project teams
• Manage environmental inputs such as EIAs, environmental constraints studies, and management plans
• Oversee project delivery, including quality, technical, and safety performance
• Build client relationships and support business development activities
• Contribute to innovative techniques like Digital EIA and technical excellence initiatives
• Mentor junior colleagues and promote an inclusive, health-conscious workplace

Candidate Profile

• Relevant environmental degree, with progress towards Chartered status and IEMA membership preferred
• Experience in EIA processes within multidisciplinary teams
• Knowledge of environmental legislation and project management
• Strong communication skills, report writing, and client liaison experience
• Demonstrated commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards

Why Join Us?

Join a global team of over 69,000 employees committed to creating positive impacts. We offer flexible working, development opportunities, and a culture of inclusion and innovation. Benefits include work-life balance initiatives, health and wellbeing support, and career growth pathways.