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YOUR TEAM
As one of the world's leading engineering, professional services and technical consultancy firms, at WSP, we're passionate about the big questions. For us, that's all about reaching beyond the expected to do work that'll make a profound impact felt long into the future.
In our Environmental Assessment and Management team, we have team members at all technical levels (from Graduate to Technical Director) based in offices across the UK, specialising in EIA. Our work involves infrastructure and development projects in most sectors, particularly power & energy, rail, highways, water, and residential/commercial development.
The role can be based from any of WSP's UK offices and is ideally suited to a proactive individual looking to use their initiative to progress their career.
What's In It For You
Work-life balance? WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important, whether that's for your families, friends, or yourself. Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & Diversity? We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.
Health & Wellbeing? We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.
Your development? We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that's why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that's chartership, training, or mentoring.
APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP!
As an Associate EIA Consultant within WSP's Environmental Assessment and Management team, you will work with a range of technical environmental specialists and design teams across multiple sectors to lead environmental teams and inputs to project designs and assessments. You will be instrumental in improving the environmental performance for a diverse range of projects across multiple sectors.
The role would suit an enthusiastic individual looking to influence, lead and deliver environmental elements of engineering projects, within a wide range of sectors including rail, highways, energy, and commercial/residential, from feasibility through to planning, detailed design, construction, and handover/maintenance.
A Typical Week Could Include
* Providing environmental advice and support to clients, project managers, and colleagues
* Working with colleagues, diverse environmental specialists, clients, and engineering teams to promote sustainable design and environmental enhancement
* Leading large, multiple, and complex projects, overseeing our performance on technical, quality, commercial, and health and safety
* Building relationships with clients and identifying opportunities to provide support in areas such as resourcing, programming, strategy development, and project delivery.
* Proactively seeking to develop new client relationships and actively seeking opportunities for marketing services and cross-selling, including presenting at conferences on behalf of WSP.
* Undertaking activities to secure new work, including developing proposals for complex opportunities, delivering strategic level bids and framework opportunities, and undertaking business development opportunities.
* Leading on and contributing to the development of innovative techniques to shape the way we do our business whether through Digital EIA, Technical Excellence, Future Ready EIA etc.
* Driving performance improvement and career advancement opportunities across the team.
* Promoting and building team culture and being identified as a go-to person within the wider team, supporting others in problem-solving and achieving team and business goals.
* Promoting an inclusive workplace, demonstrating an understanding of Health and Safety whilst living the values of our health, safety, and wellbeing culture.
* Undertaking actions that contribute towards the success of the WSP business strategy, whilst being self-motivated towards goals relevant to the role, team, and your projects.
Minimum Qualifications
* A relevant environmental degree level qualification in EIA, or similar
* Achieved Chartered Environmental Status and Full membership of IEMA, or similar qualification with a relevant professional body
* Excellent knowledge and understanding of EIA processes and relevant UK legislation is essential, as is a good understanding of a range of technical environmental disciplines.
* Demonstrable post-qualified experience of leading environmental assessments on a variety of projects, including large scale infrastructure projects, and across different development sectors, such as rail, energy, housing, highways
* Comprehensive project management skills, including commercial and risk aspects, forecasting, and quality assurance
* Experience in work winning and bid preparation activities
* Confident in liaising with cross-discipline teams, clients, and with external bodies and organisations
* Demonstrable client care skills in securing new work in addition to existing client retention
* A strong network within your industry with clients, statutory consultees etc.
* First rate verbal and written communication skills including report writing with an attention to detail
* Demonstrable experience of promoting a positive health, safety and wellbeing culture
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Business Consulting and Services
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