Overview

Join a great organisation. As one of the largest environmental consultancies in the UK, WSP works on challenging and high-profile projects across sectors, with involvement through their lifecycle. We are seeking an experienced Associate Director to join our Environmental Consents nationwide team to identify, win and deliver multi-disciplinary inputs to energy projects for a wide client base, contributing to landmark infrastructure that supports the UK’s Net Zero commitments.

You will be part of a team that includes technical environmental specialists and design colleagues, directing and leading environmental inputs to project designs and assessments, and improving environmental performance across a diverse range of projects.

What you will do

• Lead and deliver environmental components of engineering projects; manage recruitment, bidding, project delivery, and financials
• Play a key role in expanding and diversifying the water sector offering, providing thought leadership and winning 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
• Oversee large, complex projects, monitoring technical quality, programme, commercial performance and health & safety
• Build client relationships and identify opportunities for resourcing, programming, strategy development and project delivery
• Pursue new business opportunities, develop proposals, deliver strategic bids and framework opportunities, and pursue marketing opportunities
• Contribute to innovative techniques (e.g., Digital EIA, Technical Excellence, Future Ready EIA) and drive performance improvement and career development across the team
• Foster an inclusive workplace and uphold health, safety and wellbeing culture
• Support the WSP business strategy and stay self-motivated toward goals relevant to the role and projects

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate

• Relevant environmental/planning degree or equivalent experience
• Experience delivering EIA for major water schemes
• Familiarity with Habitats Regulations Assessments, SSSI assessments
• Strong knowledge of a broad range of environmental issues
• Proven line management experience and ability to develop internal teams
• Evidence of driving business growth and excellent verbal/written communication skills

What we offer

Work-life balance with hybrid working policy (two days from home) and access to modern offices across the UK. We provide inclusive and supportive benefits, wellbeing resources, and development opportunities including mentoring and Chartership. We also offer flexible working arrangements, additional leave options, and health and wellbeing programs including Thrive, Virtual GP, Gymflex and menopause support.

Our commitment to inclusion means welcoming applicants from varied backgrounds and supporting adjustments as needed. We are a Disability Confident leader and will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

About us

We are a world-leading engineering and professional services firm with a culture of innovation, integrity and inclusion. Our global team of more than 69,000 works to make a difference in communities around the world.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Business Development and Sales
• Industries: Professional Services

We welcome you to apply and join our UK & Ireland team. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing. You can also view related opportunities for Glasgow and other UK locations.

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