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, and experience a world of opportunity to shape a career as unique as you.
We are looking for a Consultant or Senior Consultant to join our Socio‑economics, Population and Human Health team, one of the technical specialist teams which support our Environmental Management and Assessment Team in the UK. The post will be based in one of our UK offices, and we are seeking someone with experience in themes such as energy and renewables, infrastructure and master planning, residential and commercial development, education, and health. We have an exciting portfolio of projects spanning onshore and offshore renewables, aviation, rail, and residential development, among other sectors. The role is ideally suited to a proactive individual looking to use their initiative to progress their career.
Your Role
As a Socio‑economic technical specialist, the role will involve a broad range of assessment and consents work including bidding, design/optioneering, technical analysis, mitigation, and approvals. It requires a good understanding of statutory procedures applicable to consenting of infrastructure/mixed‑use projects, including Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Development Consent Orders (DCO). Knowledge of Population and Human Health assessments, and/or related topics such as Health and Equalities Impact Assessment would also be advantageous.
The role would suit an enthusiastic individual looking to manage and deliver socio‑economic and related assessment work, including undertaking economic modelling and analysis. You will help support junior members of the team and oversee tasks relating to bidding, project management, project delivery, and financial management. You will have the opportunity to work with a great team across the UK, where inspiring work and a fulfilling working life are a priority.
Typical Week
- Assembling and analysing data and carrying out desk‑based studies.
- Drafting and editing socio‑economic chapters in Environmental Statements and as stand‑alone reports (e.g. Benefits Statements) and Population and Human Health assessments.
- Prioritising tasks, meeting commitments, and taking ownership and responsibility for the completion and quality of work.
- Applying sound project management principles and business operation skills in managing time and budgets, as well as costing new work proposals.
- Providing socio‑economic advice and environmental support on tenders and projects across various sectors, inputting to business development proposals and continuously improving our service offering to clients.
- Keeping up to date with relevant environmental and planning legislation, policy, data releases, guidance, and best practice.
What We Will Be Looking For
- Degree level qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g., environment, planning, or a similar area).
- Experience of undertaking socio‑economic and/or Population and Human Health related assessments for a range of projects, ideally EIA.
- A keen interest in socio‑economics, infrastructure delivery, social and community impacts, and health and equalities.
- Grounding in the UK environmental and planning regime.
- Experience liaising with multi‑disciplinary teams, clients, and external bodies and organisations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrable skills in the requirements listed above.
Benefits
- Work‑life balance: hybrid working policy offering flexibility to work from home two days a week and collaboration in modern offices.
- Inclusivity & Belonging: a culture that encourages bringing whole authentic selves to work and promotes diversity and inclusion.
- Health & Wellbeing: support through a Thrive programme, a virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, a gym membership scheme, and a comprehensive menopause support package.
- Flexibility: “WSP My Hour” to take personal activities, part‑time and flexible working arrangements, purchase of additional leave, and use of bank holiday entitlement.
- Development & Training: investment in growth through training, mentoring, and professional chartership opportunities.
EEO Statement
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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