Job Overview
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 a Principal level environmental professional 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 which span a number of sectors such as onshore and offshore renewables, aviation, nuclear, rail and more. We need people with a creative spirit, a dedicated approach and a solid grounding in environmental design, assessment and management at any stage of the development project lifecycle.
As one of the largest environmental consultancies in the UK, WSP gets involved in some of the most challenging and high-profile projects. Our Environmental Management and Assessment Team oversees and manages the environmental inputs to schemes, with involvement through their lifecycle. Our early engagement at the concept and option stages helps us shape projects that reflect the challenges of sensitive environments and communities. We work closely with our wider environmental specialists 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.
Roles and Responsibilities
* Provide environmental advice and support to clients, project managers and colleagues.
* Collaborate with environmental specialists, clients and engineering teams to promote sustainable design and environmental enhancement.
* Lead large, multiple and complex projects, overseeing performance on technical, quality, commercial and health & safety aspects.
* Build relationships with clients and identify opportunities to provide support in areas such as resourcing, programming, strategy development and project delivery.
* Proactively seek new client relationships and marketing opportunities, including presenting at conferences on behalf of WSP.
* Undertake activities to secure new work, including developing proposals for complex opportunities, delivering strategic level bids and framework opportunities.
* Lead on and contribute to the development of innovative techniques to shape the way we do our business, such as Digital EIA, Technical Excellence and Future Ready EIA.
* Drive performance improvement and career advancement opportunities across the team.
* Promote and build team culture, supporting others in problem‑solving and achieving team and business goals.
* Promote an inclusive workplace, demonstrating an understanding of Health and Safety and living the values of our safety culture.
* Undertake actions that contribute towards the success of the WSP business strategy, being self‑motivated towards goals relevant to the role and projects.
Qualifications
* A relevant environmental degree level qualification in EIA or a similar discipline.
* Achieved or demonstrably working towards Chartered Environmental Status and Full membership of the IEMA or a similar professional body.
* Excellent experience of EIA processes and working with limited supervision within multi‑disciplinary teams.
* Sound knowledge and experience of relevant environmental and planning legislation.
* First‑rate verbal and written communication skills, including report writing and reviewing with an attention to detail.
* Experience in large‑scale infrastructure projects, such as rail, highways, energy and commercial/residential development.
* Comprehensive project management skills, including commercial and risk aspects, forecasting and quality assurance.
About WSP
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. We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms, dedicated to serving local communities and propelled by international expertise.
Benefits and Culture
Work‑life balance
Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & Belonging
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and encourage people to bring their whole, authentic selves to work. We celebrate integrity, respect, and support each other to embody a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.
Health & Wellbeing
We support our people with programmes such as Thrive, a Virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, a gymflex scheme, and a comprehensive menopause support package.
Flex your time
WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities with flexibility to make up the time. We also provide part‑time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement.
Your development
We invest in your growth through training, mentoring and Chartership to foster a supportive environment for your professional development.
Legal Notice
Here 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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