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Associate / Associate Director, Environmental (EIA) Consultant - South West and Wales

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We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Associate / Associate Director to join our Environmental Consents nationwide team. This is a post of strategic significance for our business and involves identifying, winning, and delivering multi-disciplinary inputs to energy projects for a broad client base. Our current project portfolio includes major infrastructure projects at the heart of helping the UK meet its Net Zero commitments. We seek individuals with a creative spirit, a dedicated approach, and a solid grounding in environmental design, assessment, and management across the development project lifecycle.

As an Associate / Associate Director you will work with technical environmental specialists and design teams across multiple sectors to direct and lead environmental inputs to project designs and assessments. You will be instrumental in improving the environmental performance for a diverse range of projects and lead projects that include recruitment, bidding, project team management, project delivery, and financial management.

The role would suit an enthusiastic individual looking to influence, lead and deliver environmental elements of engineering projects. You will have responsibility for directing and leading projects, including tasks related to recruitment, bidding, project team management, project delivery, and financial management.

Play a key role in the expansion and diversification of our offer in the water sector, working with sector leads and client account managers to provide thought leadership and win new business

Providing environmental advice and support to clients, project managers and colleagues

Working with colleagues, diverse environmental specialists, clients and engineering teams to promote sustainable design and environmental enhancement

Leading large, multiple, and complex projects, overseeing technical, quality, commercial, and health and safety performance

Building relationships with clients and identifying opportunities to provide support in resourcing, programming, strategy development and project delivery

Proactively seeking to develop new client relationships and opportunities for marketing services and cross-selling, including presenting at conferences on behalf of WSP

Undertaking activities to secure new work, including developing proposals for complex opportunities, delivering strategic level bids and framework opportunities, and pursuing business development opportunities

Leading on and contributing to the development of innovative techniques to shape the way we do our business, including Digital EIA, Technical Excellence, and Future Ready EIA

Driving performance improvement and career advancement opportunities across the team

Promoting and building team culture and acting as a go-to person within the wider team, supporting others in problem solving and achieving team and business goals

Promoting an inclusive workplace and demonstrating an understanding of Health and Safety while living the values of our health, safety, and wellbeing culture

Undertaking actions that contribute toward the success of the WSP business strategy, while being self-motivated toward goals relevant to the role, team, and projects

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…

Relevant environmental / planning degree or equivalent experience

Demonstrable experience in EIA delivery for major water schemes

Familiarity with other consenting processes such as Habitats Regulations Assessments, SSSI Assents

Thorough knowledge of a diverse range of environmental issues

Proven line management experience

Proven track record of developing and upskilling internal teams

Evidence of successfully driving business growth

Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

Work on landmark projects around the world and make an impact in the communities you care about. With us, you can do the best work of your life and create a lasting legacy. Apply today.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 people are united by the purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on communities 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 supported by international expertise.

What’s in It for You?

Work-life balance:

Hybrid working policy allows you to work from home two days a week and collaborate in offices across the UK.

Inclusivity and Belonging:

We welcome applicants from varied backgrounds and experiences, encouraging you to bring your whole self to work.

Health and Wellbeing:

Thrive programme, Virtual GP, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex, and menopause support package.

Flex your time:

WSP My Hour for personal activities, part-time and flexible working options, additional leave purchase, and flexible holiday usage.

Your development:

Training, mentoring, and support toward Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria; please let us know if you require workplace adjustments.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Business Development and Sales

Industries

Professional Services

Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom

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