Associate or Associate Director, EIA

OverviewAssociate or Associate Director, EIA - Aviation (London & South East)Join to apply for the Associate or Associate Director, EIA - Aviation (London & South East) role at WSP in the UK & Ireland.What you will doAir transport is vital to the economy and the daily lives of millions—regionally, nationally, and globally. At WSP, we draw on experience from working on over 8,000 aviation projects for over 350 national and international airports in over 40 countries. We are also proud administrators of ACI’s Airport Carbon Accreditation programme, reinforcing our commitment to sustainable aviation.As one of the largest environmental consultancies in the UK, you’ll contribute to landmark aviation projects and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry. You’ll be encouraged to explore new ideas in a culture that values curiosity and diverse perspectives.With the continued growth of the UK aviation sector comes increased scrutiny and a more complex consenting environment. As an Associate or Associate Director in our Environmental Consents team in London, you’ll play a key role in navigating this landscape—supporting airport expansion through strategic planning, environmental advice, and technical studies.You’ll contribute to some of the UK’s most significant and transformative aviation infrastructure projects, delivering services such as planning applications, EIA, airspace change proposals, and support for DCO examinations and planning inquiries to name a few.This is a post which is of strategic significance for our business and represents a challenging and exciting opportunity to identify, win and deliver multi-disciplinary inputs for aviation projects. We need people with creative spirit, a dedicated approach and a solid grounding in environmental design, assessment and management at any stage of the development project lifecycle.Join a great organisation. As an Associate or Associate Director, you will collaborate with a diverse team of technical specialists and design professionals to lead and coordinate environmental contributions across project designs and assessments. You will be instrumental in improving the environmental performance for a range of aviation projects. The role would suit an enthusiastic individual looking to influence, lead and deliver environmental elements of aviation projects. You will have responsibility for directing and leading projects including tasks relating to recruitment, bidding, project team management, project delivery, and financial management.ResponsibilitiesPlaying a key role in growing our aviation sector offer, working with sector leads and client account managers to drive thought leadership and win new business.Providing environmental advice and support to clients, project managers and colleagues.Working with colleagues, environmental specialists, clients and engineering teams to promote sustainable design and environmental enhancement.Leading large, multiple, and complex projects, overseeing performance on technical, quality, commercial, and health and safety.Build strong client relationships and identify opportunities to support project strategy, resourcing and delivery.Undertaking activities to secure new work, including developing proposals for complex opportunities, delivering strategic level bids and framework opportunities, and undertaking business development opportunities.Champion innovation through approaches such as Digital EIA, Technical Excellence and Future Ready.Driving performance improvement and career advancement opportunities across team.Promote an inclusive and positive team environment, acting as a trusted advisor and mentor.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.QualificationsRelevant environmental or planning degree (or equivalent experience), with chartered status or actively working towards chartership.Demonstrable experience in delivering Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) for aviation schemes, including under UK planning regimes such as the Town and Country Planning Act and the Planning Act 2008; awareness of the Transport Works Act 1992 is beneficial.Familiarity with consenting processes for aviation and airport projects, including Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) and Environmental Permit applications; understanding of integration with planning and EIA for expansions, airspace changes, or infrastructure upgrades.Ability to lead client communications and maintain relationships with stakeholders, regulators, and the public, with strong public consultation and stakeholder engagement skills.Knowledge of emerging environmental and planning policy trends.Excellent written and verbal communication, with strong report writing and review capabilities, attention to detail, and quality assurance.Proven people management experience and a track record of developing internal teams.Demonstrated ability to contribute to strategic planning, win new work through bids and proposals, and enhance reputation in the aviation sector.What we offerWe are committed to work-life balance, inclusivity and belonging, health and wellbeing, flexible working arrangements, and development opportunities. Highlights include hybrid working, the ability to purchase additional leave, and support for professional development and chartership. We value diversity and 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 and will provide workplace adjustments on request.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionManagement and ManufacturingIndustriesProfessional ServicesNote: Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at WSP in the UK & Ireland. #J-18808-Ljbffr