Senior Consultant, EIA

Senior Consultant, EIA - Transmission & Distribution (Scotland)Join to apply for the Senior Consultant, EIA - Transmission & Distribution (Scotland) role at WSP in the UK & IrelandEnergy transmission and distribution (T&D) are the backbone of modern society—powering homes, industries, and economies across the UK and around the world. At WSP, we bring deep expertise from delivering transformative T&D projects that enhance grid resilience, enable energy transition, and enable integration of renewable energy sources. You will contribute to landmark T&D, hydrogen, and CCUS initiatives and collaborate with a diverse team to shape the future of energy infrastructure. This role focuses on navigating the evolving environmental consenting landscape and delivering planning and environmental assessment inputs for energy infrastructure projects.Check out the role overview below If you are confident you have got the right skills and experience, apply today.What You Will DoPlay a key role in growing our energy T&D sector offer, working with sector leads and client account managers to drive thought leadership and win new business.Provide environmental advice and support to clients, project managers and colleagues.Work with environmental specialists, clients and engineering teams to promote sustainable design and environmental enhancement.Manage the delivery of environmental inputs into energy T&D projects including planning applications, EA/EIA, route optioneering, site selection, stakeholder engagement, and support for DCO examinations and planning inquiries.Oversee project delivery with attention to technical quality, budget and health and safety.Build relationships with clients and identify opportunities for resourcing, programming, strategy development and project delivery.Support business development activities, including proposals and strategic bid work.Support the development of innovative techniques (e.g., Digital EIA, Technical Excellence, Future Ready EIA).Upskill junior colleagues and promote an inclusive workplace aligned with health, safety and wellbeing values.What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…A relevant environmental degree-level qualification in EIA or similar.Progress towards Practitioner or Chartered Environmental Status and Full membership of ISEP (ISEMA) or equivalent with a relevant professional body.Experience of undertaking Environmental Assessment for energy T&D schemes with limited supervision within multi-disciplinary teams and under UK planning regimes (e.g., Electricity Act, Town & Country Planning Act, Planning Act 2008).Familiarity with consenting processes for energy and electricity T&D projects, including HRA and Environmental Permit applications.Ability to coordinate tasks to ensure timely deliverables and reviews.Experience building strong client and stakeholder relationships.Ability to lead and contribute to meetings with technical teams and external clients.Experience coordinating environmental surveys for EA/EIA with health and safety considerations.Proven track record delivering projects on time and within budget, following business procedures.Excellent written and verbal communication, strong report writing and attention to quality assurance.Sound knowledge of relevant environmental and planning legislation.What’s In It For YouWe offer work-life balance with hybrid working and flexibility in location. Benefits include health and wellbeing programmes, access to a virtual GP, gym membership discounts, and support for professional development and Chartership. WSP terminology: we support flexibility, inclusion, and ongoing learning.About UsWe are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our people are united by a purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts through innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With a large presence in the UK & Ireland, we are driven by local communities and international expertise.EEO StatementWe positively encourage applications from suitably qualified people 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. xpwpeyx Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomSeniority level: Mid-Senior levelEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Management and Manufacturing; Industries: Professional ServicesApply to join a global team of 69,000+ colleagues making a difference in communities around the world.#J-18808-Ljbffr