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Groundwater EIA Consultant

WSP Hybrid senior full-time

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Description

We are looking for an experienced professional with strong capability in groundwater and water environment EIA to lead technically complex projects across the UK and internationally.

You will apply your hydrogeological expertise across groundwater assessment, conceptualisation, modelling, WFD assessment and wider water environment disciplines, supported by a national team of more than 350 specialists.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate groundwater and water environment inputs for EIA, WFD and major infrastructure planning.
  • Manage client relationships, project delivery, scope, budget and programme.
  • Review and assure technical outputs, with Principal roles providing final approval.
  • Contribute to proposals and help develop new business opportunities.
  • Provide technical guidance, training and support to junior colleagues.
  • Contribute to innovation and development of WSP's groundwater and water EIA services.
  • Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across the UK.

Requirements

  • Experience in groundwater and wider water EIA, including groundwater investigations, hydrogeological assessments, WFD and related studies.
  • Experience supporting planning and permitting for major infrastructure projects, ideally including DCO processes for Principal level.
  • Strong understanding of the UK regulatory context for groundwater, water environment assessment and EIA.
  • Ability to manage project budgets, risks and teams appropriate to your grade.
  • Strong communication skills with experience managing client and stakeholder relationships.
  • A degree in environmental, geographical, science or engineering disciplines.
  • Chartered status (LGS or CIWEM) for Principal roles, or working toward chartership for Senior roles.

Benefits

  • Flexible and hybrid working
  • Opportunities across multiple UK offices
  • Collaborative and skilled national team
  • Professional development and growth opportunities

Skills

Required

  • groundwater EIA
  • hydrogeological assessments
  • WFD assessment
  • environmental permitting
  • project management
  • client relationships
  • technical guidance
  • training and support

Nice to have

  • Chartered status (LGS or CIWEM)
  • DCO processes
  • UK regulatory context for groundwater and water environment assessment

Ready to apply?

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