Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Associate/Associate Director to join our existing Environmental Consents nationwide team. This post is of strategic significance for our business and represents a challenging and exciting opportunity to identify, win and deliver multi‑disciplinary inputs to a range of energy projects for a wide client base. Our current project portfolio includes some of the UK's most important and transformational infrastructure projects at the heart of helping the UK to meet its commitments to Net Zero. 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.
As an Associate/Associate Director you will work with a range of technical environmental specialists and design teams across multiple sectors to direct and lead environmental teams and inputs to project designs and assessments. You will be instrumental in improving the environmental performance for a diverse range of projects across multiple sectors.
The role would suit an enthusiastic individual looking to influence, lead and deliver environmental elements of engineering projects. You will have responsibility for directing and leading projects including tasks relating to recruitment, bidding, project team management, project delivery and financial management.
* Play a key role in the expansion and diversification of our offer in the water sector, working alongside sector leads and client account managers to provide thought leadership and win new business
* Provide environmental advice and support to clients, project managers and colleagues
* Work with colleagues, diverse environmental specialists, clients and engineering teams to promote sustainable design and environmental enhancement
* Lead large, multiple, and complex projects, overseeing our performance on technical, quality, commercial and health and safety
* Build relationships with clients and identify opportunities to provide support in areas such as resourcing, programming, strategy development and project delivery
* Proactively seek to develop new client relationships and actively seek opportunities for marketing services and cross‑selling, 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, and undertaking business development opportunities
* Lead on and contribute to the development of innovative techniques to shape the way we do our business whether through Digital EIA, Technical Excellence, Future Ready EIA etc.
* Drive performance improvement and career advancement opportunities across the team
* Promote and build team culture and be identified as a ‘go‑to’ person within the wider team, supporting others in problem‑solving and achieving team and business goals
* Promote an inclusive workplace, demonstrate an understanding of health and safety whilst living the values of our health, safety and wellbeing culture
* Undertake 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
* Relevant environmental/planning degree or equivalent experience
* Demonstrable experience in EIA delivery for major water schemes
* Familiarity with other consenting processes such as Habitats Regulations Assessments, SSSI Assents
* Thorough knowledge of a diverse range of environmental issues
* Proven line management experience
* Proven track record of developing and upskilling internal teams
* Evidence of successfully driving business growth
* Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
We invite you to 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. With us, you can. Apply today.
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