Senior / Principal Consultant – Minerals and Waste

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Inclusivity & Belonging support

Health & Wellbeing programs

Flexible working arrangements

Development opportunities

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is looking for a Minerals and Waste Planner to manage planning and environmental inputs across diverse projects. This role offers hybrid working with collaboration in modern offices.

The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Town Planning and relevant memberships, alongside experience with the UK's planning system and EIA processes. Join us to develop your career within a commitment to inclusivity and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Town Planning or a relevant discipline.
• Membership of RTPI or another relevant body (e.g., IEMA, RICS).
• Experience in delivering minerals and waste projects in the UK.
• Knowledge of the Environmental Impact Assessment process.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and consenting advice related to minerals and waste.
• Assist with impact assessments for residential and major infrastructure.
• Manage projects and budgets for high-quality outputs.
• Interface with project stakeholders including clients and regulators.

Skills

Technical and consenting advice related to minerals and waste

Communication skills

Collaboration in a multi-disciplinary team

Understanding of the UK planning system

Education

Degree in Town Planning or a relevant discipline

Membership of RTPI or relevant body

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity to join the minerals and waste specialists in a growing nationwide team. This post offers the chance to contribute, manage, and deliver planning and environmental inputs across a wide client base, including projects to be consented under the Town and Country Planning Act regime and the Planning Act 2008. The projects are varied and at the leading edge of professional practice, making this a great opportunity to develop your career and shape our continued growth.

Responsibilities

• Support colleagues across the business in providing clients with technical and consenting advice related to minerals and waste elements.
• Assist with minerals and waste aspects of other projects, providing impact assessments for residential and major infrastructure developments.
• Manage projects and maintain budgets to deliver high‑quality outputs that meet both internal and client requirements.
• Interface with wider project stakeholders, including client engineering teams, consultation leads, and lawyers.
• Represent the company and its clients to key stakeholders, regulators and industry where needed.

We seek individuals passionate about delivering effective advice and positively influencing the performance of minerals and waste development and planning projects.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Town Planning or a relevant discipline.
• Membership of RTPI or another relevant body (e.g., IEMA, RICS).
• Experience contributing to the delivery of minerals and waste projects in the UK.
• Good understanding of the UK planning system.
• Knowledge of the Environmental Impact Assessment process.
• Excellent reporting skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Excellent communication skills, building relationships with internal and external stakeholders, clients, suppliers, and industry partners.

Benefits

Work‑life balance: hybrid working policy two days a week from home, with opportunities to collaborate in modern UK offices.

Inclusivity & Belonging: support for diverse backgrounds, employee resource groups, and a culture of inclusion.

Health & Wellbeing: Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme, and a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time: WSP My Hour for personal activities, part‑time and flexible working arrangements, additional leave options, and use of bank holiday entitlement.

Development: training, mentoring, and chartership opportunities.

EEO Statement

We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria; please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.