Senior Groundwater EIA Lead for Global Projects

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Thrive wellbeing program

Gymflex scheme

Job summary

WSP is seeking an experienced professional to lead groundwater and water environment EIA projects across the UK and internationally. You will apply hydrogeological expertise to groundwater assessment, modelling and WFD studies, supported by a national team of 350+ specialists.

Flexible and hybrid working options across multiple UK offices are available. The role offers opportunities to shape capability, manage budgets and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while mentoring junior colleagues

Qualifications

• Experience in groundwater and wider water EIA, including groundwater investigations, hydrogeological assessments, WFD and related studies.
• Experience supporting planning and permitting for major infrastructure projects, ideally including DCO processes for Principal level.
• Strong understanding of the UK regulatory context for groundwater, water environment assessment and EIA.
• Ability to manage project budgets, risks and teams appropriate to your grade.
• Strong communication skills with experience managing client and stakeholder relationships.
• A degree in environmental, geographical, science or engineering disciplines; Chartered status (LGS or CIWEM) for Principal roles, or working toward chartership for Senior roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate groundwater and water environment inputs for EIA, WFD and major infrastructure planning.
• Manage client relationships, project delivery, scope, budget and programme.
• Review and assure technical outputs, with Principal roles providing final approval.
• Contribute to proposals and help develop new business opportunities.
• Provide technical guidance, training and support to junior colleagues.
• Contribute to innovation and development of WSPs groundwater and water EIA services.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across the UK.

Skills

Groundwater

EIA

Hydrogeology

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Geoscience degree

Job description

WSP is seeking an experienced professional to lead groundwater and water environment EIA projects across the UK and internationally. You will apply hydrogeological expertise to groundwater assessment, modelling and WFD studies, supported by a national team of 350+ specialists.

Flexible and hybrid working options across multiple UK offices are available. The role offers opportunities to shape capability, manage budgets and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while mentoring junior colleagues