Overview

Associate / Associate Director, Environmental (EIA) Consultant - North West & Midlands at WSP. This role is part of the Environmental Consents nationwide team and involves leading and delivering environmental inputs to energy projects, with a focus on helping the UK meet Net Zero commitments. The successful candidate will have a grounding in environmental design, assessment and management throughout the development project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental teams across multiple sectors to direct and deliver environmental inputs to project designs and assessments.


• Direct and lead projects, including recruitment, bidding, project team management, project delivery and financial management.


• Play a key role in expanding and diversifying our offer in the water sector, working with sector leads and client account managers to provide thought leadership and win new business.


• Provide environmental advice and support to clients, project managers and colleagues.


• Collaborate with colleagues, environmental specialists, clients and engineering teams to promote sustainable design and environmental enhancement.


• Lead large, complex projects, overseeing technical, quality, commercial, and health and safety performance.


• Build client relationships and identify opportunities to support resourcing, programming, strategy development and project delivery.


• Proactively develop new client relationships and market services, including presenting at conferences on behalf of WSP.


• Undertake activities to secure new work, including proposals for complex opportunities, bids and framework opportunities, and business development.


• Lead and contribute to the development of innovative techniques to shape the way we work (e.g., Digital EIA, Technical Excellence, Future Ready EIA).


• Drive performance improvement and career advancement across the team.


• Promote and cultivate a collaborative team culture and act as a trusted resource within the wider team, supporting problem solving and achieving goals.


• Promote an inclusive workplace and demonstrate a strong Health and Safety culture.


• Contribute to the success of the WSP business strategy and stay self-motivated toward role- and project-related goals.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

• Relevant environmental or planning degree or equivalent experience.


• Demonstrable experience in delivering EIA for major water schemes.


• Familiarity with Habitats Regulations Assessments and SSSI consents.


• Thorough knowledge of a diverse range of environmental issues.


• Proven line management experience.


• Proven track record of developing and upskilling internal teams.


• Evidence of successfully driving business growth.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 colleagues are united by a purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts in communities through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to local communities and supported by international collaboration.

What’s In It For You

• Work-life balance: Our hybrid policy offers flexibility to work from home two days a week and in our offices across the UK.


• Inclusivity and Belonging: We welcome varied backgrounds and experiences and foster an inclusive culture.


• Health and Wellbeing: Thrive programme; Virtual GP service; reasonable workplace adjustments; Gymflex; menopause support.


• Flex your time: WSP My Hour – take one hour each day for personal activities with flexible scheduling; part-time and flexible working arrangements; option to purchase additional leave; bank holiday flexibility.


• Your development: Training, mentoring, and support for professional growth and Chartership.


• #WeAreWSP: Commitment to equality and inviting applicants from all backgrounds with disability accommodations available.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level


• Employment type: Part-time


• Job function: Business Development and Sales


• Industries: Professional Services

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 workplace adjustments in support of your application.