Overview
Senior Environmental (EIA) Consultant - North West & Midlands at WSP
Responsibilities
As a Senior EIA Consultant within WSP’s Environmental Assessment and Management team, you will work with a range of technical environmental specialists and design teams across multiple sectors to manage environmental inputs to project designs and assessments. You will be instrumental in improving the environmental performance for a diverse range of projects.
* 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
* Managing the delivery of a diverse range of environmental inputs into projects including EIA screening requests and scoping reports, environmental constraints studies, environmental management plans and Environmental Statements
* Managing 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
* Undertaking activities to secure new work, including preparing proposals, contributing to strategic bid preparation, and participating in business development opportunities
* Supporting the development of innovative techniques to shape the way we do our business whether through Digital EIA, Technical Excellence, Future Ready EIA etc.
* Inspiring and upskilling junior colleagues to support their career development
* Promoting an inclusive workplace, demonstrating an understanding of health and safety while living the values of our health, safety and wellbeing culture
* Undertaking actions that contribute towards the success of the WSP business strategy, while being self-motivated towards goals relevant to the role, team and projects
What we will be looking for you to demonstrate
* 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
* Experience of EIA and EIA processes and working with limited supervision within multi-disciplinary teams
* Knowledge and experience of relevant environmental and planning legislation
* Demonstrable post-qualified experience of coordinating environmental assessments on a variety of projects
* An appreciation of project management activities, including commercial and risk aspects, forecasting, and quality assurance
* Experience in work winning and bid preparation activities
* Experience of liaising with cross discipline teams, clients, and with external bodies and organisations
* Verbal and written communication skills including report writing with an attention to detail
* Demonstrable experience of promoting a positive health, safety and wellbeing culture
Why WSP
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes thousands of professionals working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
What’s in it for you
* Work-life balance with a hybrid working policy (two days a week in the office) and access to collaboration across UK offices
* Inclusivity and belonging: a culture that values diversity and supports employees with varied backgrounds
* Health and wellbeing: Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, and wellbeing benefits
* Flexibility: “WSP My Hour” and flexible working arrangements, leave options and bank holiday flexibility
* Your development: training, mentoring and opportunities toward Chartership
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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.
Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. 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. With us, you can. Apply today.
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