OverviewAssociate or Associate Director, EIA - Transmission & Distribution (Scotland) at WSP in the UK & Ireland. This role focuses on leading environmental contributions for energy T&D infrastructure projects, supporting development and upgrade of energy and electricity networks through strategic planning, environmental advice, and technical studies.What you’ll doPlay a key role in growing our energy T&D sector offer, working with sector leads and client account managers to drive thought leadership and win new businessProvide environmental advice and support to clients, project managers and colleaguesCollaborate with environmental specialists, clients and engineering teams to promote sustainable design and environmental enhancementLead large, complex projects, overseeing technical quality, commercial performance and health & safetyBuild strong client relationships and identify opportunities to support project strategy, resourcing and deliveryUndertake activities to secure new work, including developing proposals for complex opportunities, delivering strategic bids and framework opportunities, and pursuing business development opportunitiesChampion innovation through approaches such as Digital EIA, Technical Excellence and Future ReadyDrive performance improvement and provide career advancement opportunities across the teamPromote an inclusive and positive team environment, acting as a trusted advisor and mentorPromote inclusivity in the workplace with a strong focus on health, safety and wellbeingContribute to the success of the WSP business strategy with self-motivation towards role, team and project goalsWhat we will be looking for you to demonstrateRelevant environmental or planning degree (or equivalent experience), with chartered status or actively working towards chartershipExperience delivering EIA for T&D schemes under UK planning regimes (e.g., Electricity Act, Town & Country Planning Act, Planning Act 2008)Familiarity with consenting processes for energy and electricity transmission and distribution projects (HRA, Environmental Permits, Marine applications, etc.) and how these integrate with planning and EA/EIA for various assetsAbility to lead client communications and maintain relationships with stakeholders, regulators and the publicKnowledge of emerging environmental and planning policy trendsExcellent written and verbal communication skills with strong report writing and quality assurance focusStrong health and safety understanding applied to environmental consenting and infrastructure developmentProven people management experience and a track record of developing internal teamsAbility to contribute to strategic planning, win new work through bids and proposals, and enhance reputation in the energy T&D sectorWhat’s in it for youWork-life balance with hybrid working policy and flexibility to work from home two days a week, plus collaboration in offices across the UKInclusivity & Belonging: diverse, supportive culture with employee resource groupsHealth & Wellbeing: Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, gym membership discounts and menopause supportFlex your time: WSP My Hour to take one hour daily for personal activities, with flexibility to adjust timePart-time and flexible working options, optional additional leave purchase, and flexible use of bank holiday entitlementYour development: ongoing training, mentoring, and Chartership support#WeAreWSP: commitment to equal opportunity and disability-inclusive recruitmentEquality, Diversity & Inclusion: We positively 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. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria; please let us know if you require workplace adjustments in support of your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr