Assistant Environmental (EIA) Consultant

WSP; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A little more about your role...

As an Assistant Consultant in the EIA team, you will provide support to managing and delivering environmental consultancy services to a full range of clients. You will assist in coordinating and providing technical input into EIAs, as well as undertaking broader environmental management tasks for a variety of projects.

1. Assisting project managers in the coordination of a site selection report for an offshore wind farm, communicating with our team of technical specialists to understand and assist in the development of mitigation measures on a project.
2. Assisting in the implementation of the latest approaches to digital EIA.
3. Coordinating land access required to undertake EIA surveys such as archaeological investigations.
4. Contributing to a stakeholder engagement strategy.
5. Assisting with finalizing an Environmental Statement ready for submission.

You will be part of a dynamic, enthusiastic, and supportive EIA team and will experience a challenging, but fulfilling, working environment; part of a team of highly experienced and reputable EIA practitioners who will ensure your personal development.

If you are looking to work on EIA projects that are going to define the future and speak to the needs of tomorrow, if you want to work for a progressive, digitally enabled company that will allow you to grow and reach your goals in a supportive, inclusive family environment - then we want to hear from you.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate...

1. A degree (or equivalent) in a relevant environmental discipline with a strong emphasis on EIA and/or SEA.
2. Relevant post-graduate experience, working in a similar position within the UK or a jurisdiction with a comparable environmental planning system.
3. An ability to communicate clearly both verbally and through written work with a high level of computer literacy, in particular Microsoft Office.
4. An understanding of the importance of health and safety excellence.
5. Experience (or an interest) in assisting in the undertaking of specialist environmental surveys (for example ecology surveys, noise surveys, or air quality monitoring) on an ad hoc basis.
6. Willingness to travel to client locations across the UK and, if necessary, internationally.
7. A sound understanding of relevant UK environmental and planning legislation, particularly in the field of EIA.
8. Postgraduate qualification in environmental science/planning or a related field.
9. Practical knowledge of some (or all) of the technical disciplines required for an EIA.
10. Membership of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) or another professional association.

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. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.