Principal/Associate Surface Water EIA Consultant

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Principal/Associate Surface Water EIA Consultant

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WSP . This role can be based in our Manchester, Liverpool, Newcastle or Wrexham office where you will be expected to be in the office 2-3 days per week.

Role detailsDue to strong and sustained growth in our Sustainable Water Management business, we are looking for a Principal or Associate who has experience in the delivery of Water EIA projects, including familiarity with the suite of water and flood risk related disciplines, to work collaboratively on technically complex projects for a range of clients.

The main focus of your work is likely to be EIA and associated appendices including FRA, WFD and environmental permit applications for major infrastructure projects in the UK and overseas. Sharing your technical expertise and mentoring more junior members in the team will also be part of your role.

Responsibilities

Perform project tasks assigned by senior team members

Carry out environmental assessment of surface water resources and preparing deliverables such as the Water chapter of EIA Screening and Scoping reports and Environmental Statements, WFD assessments, geomorphology assessments, water quality and FRAs.

Complete biodiversity net gain assessments for river habitats (training can be provided if this is an area of interest).

Support environmental permit applications.

Carry out site surveys to collect baseline information on the water environment.

Lead on certain project management activities including financial and programme management.

Communicate and liaise effectively and efficiently with the project team (both the Sustainable Water Management team and the wider business)

Work collaboratively within the team and proactively supporting junior staff in developing their technical knowledge and understanding of tasks assigned.

Your teamThe Sustainable Water Management business operates as a national team and work is shared around the team in a fair and transparent way, ensuring project allocation takes into account personal interests and development aspirations as practicable. We have a strong portfolio of major infrastructure projects such as Mersey Tidal Power with clients such as National Grid, and we are seeing significant growth in wind farm, solar farm and carbon capture developments. We also continue to support investment in transport infrastructure with projects ranging from improvement of active travel measures for Local Authorities to major schemes such as East West Rail.

Skills / ExperienceWhat we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

Experience working in water EIA including Scoping and ES preparation, and experience in one or more of the typical supporting appendices including flood risk assessment, water quality, geomorphology, BNG and WFD assessments.

Experience of providing technical inputs for planning and permitting for major infrastructure projects. This could include preparation of Water EIA, FRA and WFD inputs to planning applications, supporting DCO examinations or planning inquiries, and developing applications for environmental permits.

Some knowledge of the regulatory context for planning and EIA in the UK.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Some experience in supporting project management.

Qualifications

A degree in a relevant environmental, geographical, science or engineering discipline is essential

Actively working towards chartered status with C.WEM, CEnv, CSci or CEng

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Flex your timeTo enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. 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.

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Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Part-time

Job function: Education and Training

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