Senior Environmental (EIA) Consultant - Scotland

We are looking for a senior-level environmental professional to support our Environmental Management and Assessment Team in one of our UK offices. Our projects span sectors such as energy, aviation, nuclear, rail, property and Local Government. We seek individuals with a creative spirit, a dedicated approach and a solid grounding in environmental design, assessment and management across the development project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Provide environmental advice and support to clients, project managers and colleagues.
• Work with colleagues, environmental specialists, clients and engineering teams to promote sustainable design and environmental enhancement.
• Manage the delivery of environmental inputs into projects including EIA screening, scoping reports, environmental constraints studies, environmental management plans and Environmental Statements.
• Manage projects, overseeing performance on technical, quality, commercial, and health and safety.
• Build relationships with clients and identify opportunities to support resourcing, programming, strategy development and project delivery.
• Undertake activities to secure new work, including preparing proposals, contributing to strategic bid preparation, and participating in business development opportunities.
• Support the development of innovative techniques to shape how we do our business, including Digital EIA, Technical Excellence, Future Ready EIA, etc.
• Inspire and upskill junior colleagues to support their career development.
• Promote an inclusive workplace, demonstrating an understanding of health and safety while living the values of our health, safety, and wellbeing culture.
• Undertake actions that contribute to the success of the WSP business strategy, while being self-motivated toward goals relevant to the role, team, and projects.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate

• A relevant environmental degree level qualification in EIA, or similar.
• Chartered Environmental Status and full membership of IEMA, or equivalent qualification with a relevant professional body, achieved or demonstrably working towards.
• 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-qualification experience coordinating environmental assessments on a variety of projects.
• An appreciation of project management activities, including commercial and risk aspects, forecasting, and quality assurance.
• Experience in work winning and bid preparation activities.
• Experience liaising with cross-disciplinary teams, clients, and external bodies and organisations.
• Verbal and written communication skills, including report writing with attention to detail.
• Demonstrable experience of promoting a positive health, safety and wellbeing culture.

About us and benefits

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800+ people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

What’s in it for you

• Work-life balance with hybrid working; two days from home and collaboration in offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity and belonging initiatives, and a culture of respect.
• Health and wellbeing support: Thrive program, Virtual GP, menopause support, gym membership benefits.
• Flexible time, including WSP My Hour and options to purchase additional leave, part-time and flexible working, and using bank holidays as needed.
• Development opportunities through training, mentoring, and Chartership.

Location

West Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom

Equal opportunity

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.