Senior / Principal EIA Consultant
WSPUnited Kingdom
Posted March 12, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
WSP is a leading professional services consulting firm specializing in advisory services, transportation and infrastructure, energy, engineering, planning, environmental management, buildings, water, property, scientific research, and program management. With a Future Ready® mindset, WSP delivers sustainable solutions that shape communities for generations to come.
Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior or Principal Consultant to further the growth of our successful nationwide team. As one of the largest environmental consultancies in the UK, you’ll get the opportunity to contribute to projects and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry.
Requirements
- Relevant environmental or planning degree (or equivalent experience)
- Working towards or achieved chartered status
- Demonstrable experience in delivering EIA, including under a range of UK planning regimes such as the Town and Country Planning Act and the Planning Act 2008.
- Familiarity with relevant consenting processes associated, including Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA), Environmental Permit applications etc.
- Knowledge of emerging environmental and planning policy trends
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong report writing and review capabilities, attention to detail, and a focus on quality assurance
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to strategic planning, win new work through bids and proposals