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In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

When considering a career move its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong. See what WSP stands for in 2024 and beyond…

To find out more about our wider Water business by clicking on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: https://www.wsp.com/en-GB/sectors/water

YOUR NEW ROLE, WHAT’S INVOLVED?

• This interesting and challenging Assistant Environmental Consultant role in our Water Consulting team will involve supporting project delivery and also managing your own work packages. This technical role is primarily servicing the onshore energy and highway sectors in Scotland and across the UK, with potential opportunities to operate in other sectors.

• Technical report writing is expected, including preparing internal and external documents to support client projects, including Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and related technical publications.

• Fieldwork surveys are a key aspect of this role, including safety preparations and efficient organisation and delivery of site work. These are often in remote locations across all seasons, with an expectation of regular overnight trips away from home.

• Use of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) are an important aspect of the typical workload, for fieldwork preparation, data analysis and figure production.

• Success will be demonstrated in terms of the technical quality of deliverables, meeting client and stakeholder requirements, whilst understanding and working safely within financial and programme requirements.

• There may also be the opportunity to work with the wider Water team on tasks such as flood risk and hydromorphological assessments.

YOUR TEAM

• As part of a multi-disciplinary team, our Water Environment specialists offer a comprehensive range of services to transport agencies, local authorities, utilities and developers including site surveys and investigation, stakeholder liaison, design, EIA reporting, planning application and construction management support.

• A friendly, high-performing team with a ‘can do’ attitude to challenges, supporting each other to achieve shared business and career goals.

• Opportunities to work for long-standing clients and to help create great relationships with new organisations.

• Become a WSP Changemaker, integrated within WSP initiatives such as ‘Future Ready’, ‘Net Zero’ and ‘Innovation Accelerator’ for the benefit of our Clients, Environment and Society.

WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE

• A BSc in a water / environmental management related discipline, preferably having a relevant post-graduate qualification.

• The capability to contribute to successful teams and also confident in managing own workload.

• Report-writing skills relevant to the water environment discipline and be able to provide evidence of this track record.

• Familiar and confident with a variety of software packages and ideally a competent user of GIS software.

• Flexibility with regard to working away from office base on a regular basis, familiar with safe working practices in remote outdoor locations and be capable of undertaking fieldwork requiring a reasonable level of fitness.

• A full UK driving licence and eligible to work in the UK.

• Candidates are sought with previous relevant experience, with particular interest in those with skills in specific disciplines, such as EIA reporting, sustainable drainage systems, highway discharge assessment, CAR licensing, hydrogeology, hydrology, water quality, fluvial geomorphology, site environmental management, peat surveys, peat stability, peat management and pollution prevention.

• Awareness of the EIA regulations and/or the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges in relation to the water environment. You will also have an up-to-date knowledge of related UK and Scottish environmental legislation and best practice guidance.

We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready!

In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

When considering a career move its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong.

To find out more about our business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Who We Are | WSP (https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/who-we-are)

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Work-life balance?

WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important – whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself.

Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Diversity?

We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.

Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP’s Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential.

Health & Wellbeing?

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Med24 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.

Flex your time?

For improved work life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development?

We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training or mentoring.

APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP!

#WeAreWSP

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.

Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.