Job Description
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. Embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. Experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
We are seeking environmental professionals across all levels of experience to support our Environmental Management and Assessment Team in the UK, based from any WSP UK office. Our projects span sectors such as renewables, aviation, nuclear, and rail. We need creative, dedicated individuals with a solid grounding in environmental design, assessment, and management throughout the project lifecycle.
As one of the UK's largest environmental consultancies, WSP is involved in challenging and high-profile projects, from small developments to major infrastructure schemes. Our Environmental Management and Assessment Team oversees environmental inputs from concept through to completion, ensuring environmental considerations are integrated at every stage.
Our early engagement helps shape projects that respect sensitive environments and communities. We work closely with specialists and other professionals to develop proposals that enhance the environment and communities, aiming for benefits like improved habitats, cleaner air and water, and lower carbon emissions. We also collaborate with design and construction teams to ensure practices meet commitments. The role is ideal for proactive individuals seeking career progression.
The role involves influencing, managing, and delivering environmental aspects of engineering projects across sectors such as rail, highways, energy, and commercial/residential development, from feasibility to handover.
Responsibilities
* Providing environmental advice and support to clients, project managers, and colleagues
* Collaborating with environmental specialists, clients, and engineering teams to promote sustainable design and environmental enhancement
* Managing delivery of environmental inputs, including EIA screening, scoping, constraints studies, management plans, and Environmental Statements
* Overseeing project performance in technical, quality, commercial, and safety aspects
* Building client relationships and identifying support opportunities in resourcing, programming, and strategy
* Supporting business development through proposals and strategic bids
* Developing innovative techniques like Digital EIA and Technical Excellence
* Mentoring junior colleagues to support their career growth
* Promoting an inclusive, safe, and healthy workplace
* Contributing to business success while being self-motivated towards goals
Candidate Requirements
* Relevant environmental degree qualification
* Working towards or holding Chartered Environmental Status and IEMA membership or equivalent
* Experience with EIA processes and multidisciplinary teams
* Knowledge of environmental and planning legislation
* Post-qualification experience in environmental assessments on various projects
* Understanding of project management, including commercial and risk aspects
* Experience liaising with teams, clients, and external bodies
* Strong communication skills, including report writing and attention to detail
Join us to create a better future for yourself and the communities we serve. Our global team of over 69,000 employees is dedicated to making a positive impact worldwide.
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