Environmental EIA - Expression of Interest (Scotland)
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What you will do
We are looking for environmental professionals across all levels of experience to support our Environmental Management and Assessment Team Scotland, based from either our Glasgow or Edinburgh Office (Hybrid). You will work on a portfolio of projects across sectors including onshore and offshore renewables, aviation, nuclear, rail, and more. You will contribute to environmental design, assessment and management across the development project lifecycle, from feasibility through to planning, detailed design, construction and handover/maintenance. You will help shape projects at concept and option stages and, with our wider environmental specialists and other professionals, develop proposals that fit with and enhance the environment and communities involved.
Key responsibilities include:
* 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 and overseeing performance on technical, quality, commercial, and health and safety aspects.
* 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 through initiatives such as Digital EIA, Technical Excellence, Future Ready EIA, etc.
* Inspiring and upskilling junior colleagues to support their career development.
* Promoting an inclusive workplace with a focus on Health and Safety and living the values of our health, safety and wellbeing culture.
* Contributing to the success of the WSP business strategy and working with self-motivation to achieve role, team and project goals.
What you’ll demonstrate
A relevant environmental degree level qualification. 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 coordinating environmental assessments on a variety of projects. An appreciation of project management activities, including commercial and risk aspects, forecasting, and quality assurance. Experience liaising with cross-discipline teams, clients, and external bodies and organisations. Verbal and written communication skills including report writing with attention to detail.
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 and hybrid working policy offer the flexibility to work from home two days a week and collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences and promote an inclusive culture with employee resource groups to support diversity.
Health & Wellbeing: Thrive programme and a Virtual GP service for quick medical advice; reasonable workplace adjustments; Gymflex scheme with up to 40% off gym memberships; menopause support package.
Flex your time: WSP My Hour program to take one hour each day for personal activities, with flexible time adjustments; part-time and flexible working arrangements; ability to purchase additional leave; flexible use of bank holiday entitlement.
Your development: We invest in training, mentoring, and Chartership opportunities to support your growth.
#WeAreWSP — We encourage applications from suitably qualified 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 and will arrange workplace adjustments on request.
Job location and related notes
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Note: This description reflects a role in Scotland with hybrid work arrangements from Glasgow or Edinburgh.
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