United Kingdom
Job Description
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
A little more about your role…
As an Assistant Consultant in the EIA team, you will provide support to managing and delivering environmental consultancy services to a full range of clients. You will assist in coordinating and providing technical input into EIAs, as well as undertaking broader environmental management tasks for a variety of projects.
* Assisting project managers in the coordination of a site selection report for an offshore wind farm, communicating with our team of technical specialists to assist in the development of mitigation measures on a project.
* Assisting in the implementation of the latest approaches to digital EIA.
* Coordinating land access required to undertake EIA surveys such as archaeological investigations.
* Contributing to a stakeholder engagement strategy.
* Assisting with finalizing an Environmental Statement ready for submission.
You will be part of a dynamic, enthusiastic and supportive EIA team and will experience a challenging, but fulfilling, working environment; part of a team of highly experienced and reputable EIA practitioners who will ensure your personal development.
If you are looking to work on EIA projects that are going to define the future and speak to the needs of tomorrow, if you want to work for a progressive, digitally enabled company that will allow you to grow and reach your goals in a supportive, inclusive family environment - then we want to hear from you.
What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…
* A degree (or equivalent) in a relevant environmental discipline with a strong emphasis on EIA and/or SEA.
* Relevant post-graduate experience, working in a similar position within the UK or a jurisdiction with a comparable environmental planning system.
* An ability to communicate clearly both verbally and through written work with a high level of computer literacy, in particular Microsoft Office.
* An understanding of the importance of health and safety excellence.
* Experience (or an interest) in assisting in the undertaking of specialist environmental surveys (for example ecology surveys, noise surveys or air quality monitoring) on an ad hoc basis.
* A sound understanding of relevant UK environmental and planning legislation, particularly in the field of EIA.
* Practical knowledge of some (or all) of the technical disciplines required for an EIA.
* Membership of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) or another professional association.
Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
With us, you can. Apply today.
Job Info
* Job Identification 65527
* Locations 70 Chancery Lane, London, WC2A 1AF, GB
* Posting Date 01/27/2025, 12:25 PM
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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.
Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.
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