Environmental (EIA) - Expression of Interest
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Job Description
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. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
We are looking for environmental professionals across all levels of experience to support our Environmental Management and Assessment Team in the UK, based from any of WSP’s UK offices. We have an exciting portfolio of projects that span sectors such as onshore and offshore renewables, aviation, nuclear, rail and more. We need people with creative spirit, a dedicated approach and a solid grounding in environmental design, assessment and management at any stage of the development project lifecycle.
Our early engagement at the concept and option stages helps us to shape projects that reflect the challenges of sensitive environments and communities. In supporting continued design through to consent application, we work closely with our wider environmental specialists and other skilled professionals to develop proposals that fit with and enhance the environment and communities they sit within. We work to build in wider benefits of improved habitats, cleaner air and water, lower carbon and overall environmental gain. And with schemes approved and underway, we work alongside design and construction teams to ensure practice meets commitment. The role is ideally suited to a pro‑active individual looking to progress their career.
The role would suit an enthusiastic individual looking to influence, manage and deliver environmental elements of engineering projects, within a wide range of sectors including rail, highways, energy and commercial / residential, from feasibility through to planning, detailed design, construction and handover / maintenance.
* 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 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
What We Will Be Looking For You To 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 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 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
What’s in it for you?
Work‑life balance – WSP offers a hybrid working policy with the flexibility to work from home two days a week, alongside opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & Belonging – we welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences, encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work.
Health & Wellbeing – access to a virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme, comprehensive menopause support package and more.
Flex your time – “WSP My Hour” lets you take one hour each day for personal activities, with flexibility to make up the time later.
Your development – we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth through training, mentoring and chartership opportunities.
#WeAreWSP – at WSP 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 any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
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