Socio-Economics, Population and Human Health Consultant

OverviewSocio-Economics, Population and Human Health Consultant at WSP in the UK & Ireland. We are looking for a Consultant, Senior or Principal to join our Socio-economics, Population and Human Health team; one of the technical specialist teams which support our Environmental Management and Assessment Team in the UK. The post will be based in one of our UK offices. We are seeking someone with experience in energy and renewables, infrastructure and masterplanning, residential and commercial development, education, and health. Our portfolio spans onshore and offshore renewables, aviation, rail, and residential. We need people with a creative spirit, a dedicated approach, and a solid grounding in assessment and management, particularly at the project application and consents stages. The role is ideally suited to a proactive individual looking to use their initiative to progress their career.ResponsibilitiesAs a socio-economic specialist, the role involves a broad range of assessment and consents work including bidding, design and optioneering, technical analysis, mitigation and approvals. The role requires a good understanding of statutory procedures applicable to the consenting of infrastructure and mixed use projects, including Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Development Consent Orders (DCO). Knowledge of Population and Human Health assessments, and related topics such as Health and Equalities Impact Assessment would be advantageous.The role would suit an enthusiastic individual looking to manage and deliver socio-economic and related assessment work, including undertaking economic modelling and analysis. You will help support junior team members, and oversee tasks relating to bidding, project management, project delivery, and financial management. You will have the opportunity to work with a great team across the UK, where inspiring work and a fulfilling working life are a priority.A Typical Week Could IncludeAssembling and analysing data and carrying out desk-based studiesDrafting and editing Socio-economics chapters in Environmental Statements and as stand-alone reports such as Benefits Statements and Population and Human Health assessmentsPrioritising tasks and meeting commitments on an ongoing basis and taking ownership and responsibility for the completion and quality of workFollowing sound project management principles and applying business operation skills in managing time and budgets, as well as costing new work proposalsProviding Socio-economic advice and environmental support on tenders and projects across various sectors, providing input to business development proposals and tender responses, and continuously improving our service offering to clientsKeeping up to date with relevant environmental and planning legislation, policy, data releases, guidance, and best practiceWhat We Will Be Looking For You To DemonstrateDegree level qualification in a relevant discipline such as environment, economics, planning or a related areaExperience of undertaking socio-economic and/or Population and Human Health related assessments for a range of projects including EIAA keen interest in socio-economics, infrastructure delivery, social and community impacts, as well as health and equalitiesGrounding in the UK environmental and planning regimeExperience of liaising with multi-disciplinary teams, with clients, and with external bodies and organisationsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsDemonstrable skills in some or all of the requirements listed aboveWhat’s In It For YouWork-life balance: our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UKInclusivity and Belonging: we welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences, and promote a culture of inclusion and belongingHealth and Wellbeing: we support health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme, with options such as a Virtual GP service and flexible benefits including gym membership discountsFlex your time: to enhance work-life balance, we offer WSP My Hour, part-time and flexible working options, and the ability to use bank holiday entitlement to suit youYour development: we invest in training, mentoring and chartership to support your growthWe are WSP: we encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates irrespective of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy/maternity; we are a Disability Confident leader and will interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria; please let us know if you require any workplace adjustmentsAbout UsWe are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 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. With many professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.EligibilityWe 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 in support of your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr