Associate / Associate Director, Environmental (EIA) Consultant - UK Wide

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WSP in the UK and IrelandOverview

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… We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Associate Director to join our Environmental Consents nationwide team. This is a post which is of strategic significance for our business and represents a challenging and exciting opportunity to identify, win and deliver multi-disciplinary inputs to a range of energy projects for a wide client base. Our current project portfolio includes some of the UK’s most important and transformational infrastructure projects at the heart of helping the UK to meet its commitments to Net Zero. We need people with creative spirit, a dedicated approach and a solid grounding in environmental design, assessment and management at any stage of the development project lifecycle.Responsibilities

Play a key role in the expansion and diversification of our offer in the water sector, working alongside sector leads and client account managers to provide thought leadership and win new businessProviding environmental advice and support to clients, project managers and colleaguesWorking with colleagues, diverse environmental specialists, clients and engineering teams to promote sustainable design and environmental enhancementLeading large, multiple, and complex projects, overseeing our performance on technical, quality, commercial, and health and safetyBuilding relationships with clients and identifying opportunities to provide support in areas such as resourcing, programming, strategy development and project deliveryProactively seeking to develop new client relationships and actively seeking opportunities for marketing services and cross-selling, including presenting at conferences on behalf of WSPUndertaking activities to secure new work, including developing proposals for complex opportunities, delivering strategic level bids and framework opportunities, and undertaking business development opportunitiesLeading on and contributing to the development of innovative techniques to shape the way we do our business whether through Digital EIA, Technical Excellence, Future Ready EIA etc.Driving performance improvement and career advancement opportunities across teamPromoting and building team culture and being identified as a “go to” person within the wider team, supporting others in problem solving and achieving team and business goalsPromoting an inclusive workplace, demonstrating an understanding of Health and Safety whilst living the values of our health, safety, and wellbeing cultureUndertaking actions that contribute towards the success of the WSP business strategy, whilst being self-motivated towards goals relevant to the role, team, and your projectsWhat We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

Relevant environmental / planning degree or equivalent experienceDemonstrable experience in EIA delivery for major water schemesFamiliarity with other consenting processes such as Habitats Regulations Assessments, SSSI AssentsThorough knowledge of a diverse range of environmental issuesProven line management experienceProven track record of developing and upskilling internal teamsEvidence of successfully driving business growthExcellent communication skills both verbal and writtenWhat’s In It For You

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.About Us: 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.Benefits

Work-life balance: Hybrid working policy with the option to work from home two days a week and collaborate in offices across the UKInclusivity and Belonging: We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences and promote a culture of inclusionHealth and Wellbeing: Thrive programme and Virtual GP service, workplace adjustments on request, Gymflex scheme, menopause supportFlex your time: WSP My Hour to take one hour daily for personal activities and flexible leave arrangementsYour development: Training, mentoring, and Chartership opportunities#WeAreWSP: Disability inclusion commitments; interview guarantees for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteriaLocation: Leeds, England, United ..... full job details .....