Environmental (EIA) - Expression of Interest

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? 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 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, and rail. 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 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 these schemes, with involvement through their 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, as well as 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. The role is ideally suited to a proactive 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. A little more about your role… 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 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 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. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr