Principal Environmental

Principal Environmental (EIA) Consultant - London and South East We are looking for a senior level environmental professional to support our Environmental Management and Assessment Team in the London or South East Teams. (London, Cambridge, Guildford, Reading, Basingstoke and Southampton). As one of the largest environmental consultancies in the UK, WSP gets involved in some of the most challenging and high‑profile projects. We work on anything from small developments across every sector, through to major national infrastructure schemes. Role 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. You will have responsibility for leading projects including tasks related to bidding, project team management, project delivery, and financial management. Typical responsibilities 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 Driving performance improvement and career advancement opportunities across 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 What we will be looking for you to demonstrate A relevant environmental degree level qualification in EIA, or similar Achieved or demonstrably working towards Chartered Environmental Status and Full membership of IEMA, or similar qualification with a relevant professional body Excellent experience of EIA and EIA processes and working with limited supervision within multi‑disciplinary teams Sound knowledge and experience of relevant environmental and planning legislation Verbal and written communication skills including report writing and reviewing with an attention to detail Experience in large scale infrastructure projects, for example, rail, highways, energy, commercial / residential Comprehensive project management skills, including commercial and risk aspects, forecasting, and quality assurance 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. About Us We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long‑lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? Work‑life balance, inclusivity & belonging, health & wellbeing, flexibility, development and more. Legal EEO statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr