Senior Environmental EIA Lead for Infrastructure

WSP in the U.S.; Southampton (MA); Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Thrive wellbeing programme

Gymflex scheme

Disability Confident recruitment

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Principal EIA Consultant to join our Environmental Assessment and Management Team. You will lead environmental teams across multiple sectors, shaping project designs and assessments from feasibility through construction while mentoring colleagues and delivering high-impact solutions.

You will drive environmental performance, engage with clients, and deliver innovative techniques in Digital EIA and future-ready approaches, while supporting WSP's growth and inclusivity initiatives.

Qualifications

• A relevant environmental degree level qualification in EIA, or similar
• Achieved or demonstrably working towards Chartered Environmental Status and Full membership of IEMA, or similar qualification with a relevant professional body
• Excellent experience of EIA and EIA processes and working with limited supervision within multi-disciplinary teams
• Sound knowledge and experience of relevant environmental and planning legislation
• Verbal and written communication skills including report writing and reviewing with an attention to detail
• Experience in large scale infrastructure projects, for example rail, highways, energy, commercial / residential
• Comprehensive project management skills, including commercial and risk aspects, forecasting, and quality assurance

Responsibilities

• Providing environmental advice and support to clients, project managers and colleagues
• Working with colleagues, diverse environmental specialists, clients and engineering teams to promote sustainable design and environmental enhancement
• Leading large, multiple, and complex projects, overseeing our performance on technical, quality, commercial, and health and safety
• Building relationships with clients and identifying opportunities to provide support in areas such as resourcing, programming, strategy development and project delivery.
• Proactively seeking to develop new client relationships and actively seeking opportunities for marketing services and cross-selling, including presenting at conferences on behalf of WSP.
• Undertaking activities to secure new work, including developing proposals for complex opportunities, delivering strategic level bids and framework opportunities, and undertaking business development opportunities.
• Leading on and contributing to the development of innovative techniques to shape the way we do our business whether through Digital EIA, Technical Excellence, Future Ready EIA etc.
• Driving performance improvement and career advancement opportunities across team.
• Promoting and building team culture and being identified as a 'go to' person within the wider team, supporting others in problem solving and achieving team and business goals.
• Promoting an inclusive workplace, demonstrating an understanding of Health and Safety whilst living the values of our health, safety, and wellbeing culture.
• Undertaking actions that contribute towards the success of the WSP business strategy, whilst being self-motivated towards goals relevant to the role, team, and your projects.

Skills

Environmental degree

Chartered status (IEMA)

EIA experience

Environmental legislation knowledge

Communication skills

Infrastructure project experience

Project management

Education

Environmental degree in EIA

Job description

WSP is seeking a Principal EIA Consultant to join our Environmental Assessment and Management Team. You will lead environmental teams across multiple sectors, shaping project designs and assessments from feasibility through construction while mentoring colleagues and delivering high-impact solutions.

You will drive environmental performance, engage with clients, and deliver innovative techniques in Digital EIA and future-ready approaches, while supporting WSP's growth and inclusivity initiatives.