Overview

Associate / Associate Director, Environmental (EIA) Consultant - UK Wide at WSP in the UK & Ireland.

We are seeking an experienced environmental professional to join our Environmental Consents nationwide team. This role is strategic, focusing on identifying, winning and delivering multi-disciplinary inputs for energy projects for a wide client base, contributing to projects that support the UK’s Net Zero commitments.

What you will do

As an 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 influence and deliver environmental elements of engineering projects, including recruitment, bidding, project team management, project delivery and financial management. You will work to improve environmental performance across a diverse range of projects.

• Play a key role in the expansion and diversification of our offer in the water sector, working with 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
• Collaborate with diverse environmental specialists, clients and engineering teams to promote sustainable design and environmental enhancement
• Lead large, complex projects with oversight of technical, quality, commercial and health and safety performance
• Build client relationships and identify opportunities for resourcing, programming, strategy development and project delivery
• Proactively develop new client relationships and pursue opportunities for marketing services and cross-selling, including presenting at conferences for WSP
• Undertake activities to secure new work, including developing proposals for complex opportunities, delivering strategic bids and framework opportunities, and pursuing business development opportunities
• Contribute to the development of innovative techniques (e.g., Digital EIA, Technical Excellence, Future Ready EIA) to shape our business
• Drive performance improvement and career development across the team
• Promote team culture and act as a go-to person within the wider team, supporting problem solving and achievement of goals
• Promote an inclusive workplace and uphold Health and Safety while living the company health, safety, and wellbeing values

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate

• Relevant environmental or 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 consents
• 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

Why join us

Join a great organisation. As one of the largest environmental consultancies in the UK, WSP works on some of the most challenging and high-profile projects, from small developments across sectors to major national infrastructure schemes. Our Environmental Management and Assessment Team oversees and manages the environmental inputs to these schemes throughout their lifecycle.

With us you can apply today and grow your career in an organisation that values innovation, integrity, and inclusion. We offer flexible working, a supportive development environment, and opportunities for Chartership and ongoing training.

What’s in it for you

Work-life balance: Hybrid working policy with the flexibility to work from home two days a week and access to offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants from varied backgrounds and experiences and support an inclusive culture with employee resource groups.

Health & Wellbeing: Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, gym membership benefits, and menopause support.

Flex your time: WSP My Hour for personal activities, flexible hours, part-time options, extra leave purchases, and bank holiday entitlements.

Your development: Training, mentoring, and support toward Chartership and career progression.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet essential criteria and provide workplace adjustments if required.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Business Development and Sales

Industries

Professional Services