Assistant Environmental (EIA) Consultant - London & South East

Overview

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.About the 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 futureImagine 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.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. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

What’s in it for you?Work-life balance

At WSP, you can balance work with life outside of work. Our hybrid policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, with opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity and Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work, representing the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion. Our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies from different backgrounds to promote inclusivity.

Health and Wellbeing

We support our people with tools to improve health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service provides access to a GP at times and places that suit you, with quick medical advice when you need it. We also offer reasonable workplace adjustments, the Gymflex scheme (up to 40% off annual gym memberships) and menopause support.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, we offer the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the ability to adjust time earlier or later. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We invest in your growth through training, mentoring, or Chartership, fostering a supportive environment for development.

#WeAreWSP

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 ..... full job details .....