Surface Water EIA Consultant

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Bristol seeks a Consultant for their Sustainable Water Management team. The role involves delivering water EIA projects and preparing environmental assessments. Candidates should have a relevant degree, experience in water EIA, and strong communication skills. The position offers hybrid working options and a supportive environment for professional development.

Benefits

Hybrid working policy

Health and wellbeing support

Development and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in Scoping and ES preparation for water EIA.
• Technical inputs for planning and permitting for major infrastructure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform project tasks assigned by senior team members.
• Carry out environmental assessments and prepare deliverables.
• Support environmental permit applications.

Skills

Experience working in water EIA

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of the regulatory context for planning

Education

Degree in environmental, geographical, science or engineering discipline

Job description

Overview

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. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A Little More About Your Role…

Due to strong and sustained growth in our Sustainable Water Management business, we are looking for a Consultant who has experience in the delivery of Water EIA projects, including some familiarity with the suite of water and flood risk related disciplines to work collaboratively on technically complex projects for a range of clients.

You will contribute to a diverse range of projects but the main focus of your work is likely to be EIA and associated appendices including FRA, WFD and environmental permit applications for major infrastructure projects in the UK and overseas. Sharing your technical expertise and mentoring more junior members in the team will also be part of your role.

• Perform project tasks assigned by senior team members
• Carry out environmental assessment of surface water resources and preparing deliverables such as the Water chapter of EIA Screening and Scoping reports and Environmental Statements, WFD assessments, geomorphology assessments, water quality and FRAs.
• Complete biodiversity net gain assessments for river habitats (training can be provided if this is an area of interest).
• Support environmental permit applications.
• Carry out site surveys to collect baseline information on the water environment.
• Lead on certain project management activities including financial and programme management.
• Communicate and liaise effectively and efficiently with the project team (both the Sustainable Water Management team and the wider business)
• Work collaboratively within the team and proactively supporting junior staff in developing their technical knowledge and understanding of tasks assigned.

Your team

The Sustainable Water Management business operates as a national team and work is shared around the team in a fair and transparent way, ensuring project allocation takes into account personal interests and development aspirations and much as practicable. We have a strong portfolio of major infrastructure projects such as Mersey Tidal Power and with clients such as National Grid, and we are seeing significant growth in wind farm, solar farm and carbon capture developments. We also continue to support investment in transport infrastructure with projects ranging from improvement of active travel measures for a range of Local Authorities to major schemes such as East West Rail.

Skills / Experience

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Experience working in water EIA including Scoping and ES preparation, and experience in one or more of the typical supporting appendices including flood risk assessment, water quality, geomorphology, BNG and WFD assessments.
• Experience of providing technical inputs for planning and permitting for major infrastructure projects. This could include preparation of Water EIA, FRA and WFD inputs to planning applications, supporting DCO examinations or planning inquiries, and developing applications for environmental permits.
• Some knowledge of the regulatory context for planning and EIA in the UK.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Some experience in supporting project management.

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant environmental, geographical, science or engineering discipline is essential
• Actively working towards chartered status with C.WEM, CEnv, CSci or CEng

What’s in it for you

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

Work-life balance

Work-life balance: Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups to promote our culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need, the Gymflex scheme (up to 40% off annual gym memberships), and a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

WSP My Hour allows you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with flexibility to make up the time earlier or later. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. We foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

Here at WSP 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.