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.
- 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 assist in the development of mitigation measures on a project
- Assisting in the implementation in the latest approaches to digital EIA
- Co-ordinating land access required to undertake EIA surveys such as archaeological investigations
- Contributing to a stakeholder engagement strategy
- Assisting with finalising 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…
- A degree (or equivalent) in a relevant environmental discipline with a strong emphasis on EIA and/or SEA
- Relevant post graduate experience, working in a similar position within the UK or a jurisdiction with a comparable environmental planning system
- An ability to communicate clearly both verbally and through written work with a high level of computer literacy, in particular Microsoft office
- An understanding of the importance of health and safety excellence
- 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
- Willingness to travel to client locations across the UK and, if necessary, internationally A sound understanding of relevant UK environmental and planning legislation, particularly in the field of EIA Postgraduate qualification in environmental science / planning or a related field
- Practical knowledge of some (or all) of the technical disciplines required for an EIA;
- 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.
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About Us
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When considering a career move its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong.
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What’s In It For You
Work-life balance?
WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important – whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself.
Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & Diversity?
We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.
Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP’s Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential.
Health & Wellbeing?
We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.
Med24 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.
Flex your time?
For improved work life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
Your development?
We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training or mentoring.
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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.
Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.
