Senior Ground & Water EIA Coordinator

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Ground & Water EIA Lead to strengthen the connection between Ground & Water and Environmental Impact Assessment teams across the UK. You will coordinate Ground & Water inputs into major infrastructure, energy, water, property and regeneration projects, acting as the key interface to ensure technical excellence and timely delivery.

You will mentor teams, develop scopes of work, and promote consistent assessment methodologies while forecasting

Qualifications

• Geology, hydrogeology, environmental science/engineering, earth sciences or related degree.
• Chartered status or working towards chartership with a relevant institution.
• Strong understanding of the UK EIA process and environmental planning framework.
• Experience in Ground & Water disciplines (contaminated land, hydrogeology, geology, groundwater, water environment or permitting).
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary infrastructure or development projects.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison between Ground & Water and EIA teams across the UK.
• Coordinate Ground & Water support for EIA projects from bid to completion.
• Identify resource requirements with EIA Project Managers and secure specialists.
• Develop scopes of work, fee proposals and project programmes.
• Provide technical oversight and QA of Ground & Water inputs to Environmental Statements.
• Promote consistent assessment methodologies and mitigation strategies.
• Forecast future EIA opportunities and support resource planning.
• Work with regional leaders to optimise utilisation and balance workloads.

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Ground & Water EIA Lead to strengthen the connection between Ground & Water and Environmental Impact Assessment teams across the UK. You will coordinate Ground & Water inputs into major infrastructure, energy, water, property and regeneration projects, acting as the key interface to ensure technical excellence and timely delivery.

You will mentor teams, develop scopes of work, and promote consistent assessment methodologies while forecasting