Senior/Principal Groundwater EIA Lead

WSP; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an experienced groundwater and water environment EIA specialist to lead technically complex projects across the UK and internationally. You will apply hydrogeological expertise to groundwater assessment, modelling, WFD studies and broader water environment disciplines.

The role offers flexible, hybrid working and a trajectory toward Principal or Senior level, with opportunities across multiple UK offices and a national team.

Qualifications

• Experience in groundwater and water environment EIA and groundwater investigations.
• Experience supporting planning and permitting for major infrastructure, incl. DCO.
• Strong understanding of the UK regulatory context for groundwater and EIA.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate groundwater and water environment inputs for EIA and major infrastructure planning.
• Manage client relationships, project delivery, scope, budget and programme.
• Review outputs with final approvals for Principal level.
• Contribute to proposals and identify new business opportunities.
• Provide technical guidance and mentor junior colleagues.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the UK.

Skills

Groundwater engineering

Hydrogeology

WFD assessment

EIA experience

Project management

Client relationship management

Education

Environmental/Geography/Engineering degree

Job description

WSP is seeking an experienced groundwater and water environment EIA specialist to lead technically complex projects across the UK and internationally. You will apply hydrogeological expertise to groundwater assessment, modelling, WFD studies and broader water environment disciplines.

The role offers flexible, hybrid working and a trajectory toward Principal or Senior level, with opportunities across multiple UK offices and a national team.