Senior or Principal Consultant, EIA

OverviewSenior or Principal Consultant, EIA - Onshore Renewables (UK Wide)Join to apply for the Senior or Principal Consultant, EIA - Onshore Renewables (UK Wide) role at WSP in the UK & Ireland.Onshore renewable energy technologies play a leading role in meeting the rising demand for power, maintaining secure and reliable energy supplies, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and delivering future energy schemes to help create a sustainable world. WSP helps clients plan and execute large-scale renewable energy projects, including solar photovoltaic, onshore wind and battery energy storage systems. Armed with a workforce of highly skilled engineers, scientists and technicians, we partner with clients to meet their clean energy objectives. As one of the largest environmental consultancies in the UK, you’ll contribute to major onshore renewable energy projects and support the energy transition towards Net Zero, in a culture that values curiosity and diverse perspectives.The role is within our Environmental Consents team, supporting the development of onshore renewables projects through strategic planning, environmental advice, and technical studies. You’ll deliver services such as planning applications and EIA, and provide support for DCO examinations and planning inquiries.Responsibilities Manage the delivery of a diverse range of environmental inputs into onshore renewables projects including planning applications, EIA, and support for DCO examinations and/or planning inquiries. Deliver environmental inputs into projects, including EIA screening requests and scoping reports, environmental constraints studies, environmental management plans and Environmental Statements. Build relationships with clients and identify opportunities to provide support in areas such as resourcing, programming, strategy development and project delivery. Undertake activities to secure new work, including preparing proposals, contributing to strategic-bid preparation, and participating in business development opportunities. Support the development of innovative techniques to shape the way we do our business, whether through Digital EIA, Technical Excellence, Future Ready EIA, etc. Inspire and upskill junior colleagues to support their career development. Promote an inclusive workplace, demonstrate an understanding of Health and Safety while living the values of our health, safety, and wellbeing culture. Contribute to the success of the WSP business strategy with self-motivation towards role, team, and project goals. What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate A relevant environmental degree level qualification in EIA, or similar. Practitioner or Chartered Environmental Status and Full membership of IEMA, or a similar qualification with a relevant professional body. Experience undertaking EIA for onshore renewables schemes with limited supervision, including under UK planning regimes such as the Town and Country Planning Act and the Planning Act 2008. Ability to coordinate tasks across technical teams, external clients, stakeholders and partner organisations, delivering on time and within budget in line with business procedures. Ability to lead and contribute to meetings with the wider technical team and external clients and stakeholders. Experience coordinating environmental surveys required to support an EIA for renewables schemes, with knowledge of Health and Safety requirements. Experience in bid preparation and responding to client change requests with appropriate fee adjustments for renewables projects. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong report writing and review capabilities, attention to detail, and a focus on quality assurance. What’s In It For You Work-life balance with hybrid working policy; flexibility to work from home two days a week and collaborate in offices across the UK. Inclusivity and belonging: we welcome varied backgrounds and experiences, encourage authenticity, and support a culture of inclusion. Health & wellbeing: Thrive programme, Virtual GP access, reasonable workplace adjustments, gym benefits, and menopause support. Flex your time: WSP My Hour for personal activities, part-time and flexible working arrangements, and ability to purchase additional leave. Your development: ongoing training, mentoring, and opportunities towards Chartership. #WeAreWSPWe positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible 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 any workplace adjustments. #J-18808-Ljbffr