Role overview
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
A Little More About Your Role
As an Associate EIA Consultant within WSP you will work with a range of technical environmental specialists and design teams across multiple sectors to lead environmental teams and inputs to project designs and assessments. You will be instrumental in improving the environmental performance for a diverse range of projects across multiple sectors. The role would suit an enthusiastic individual looking to influence, lead and deliver environmental elements of engineering projects, within a wide range of sectors including rail, highways, energy and commercial / residential, from feasibility through to planning, detailed design, construction and handover / maintenance. You will have responsibility for leading projects including tasks relating to recruitment, bidding, project team management, project delivery, and financial management.
Responsibilities
* Delivery of Environmental Impact Assessment Reports
* Taking ownership of projects from inception to completion and providing regular project updates to the environment team director and clients
* Project Lead on EIA projects involving multidisciplinary teams
* Technical lead in a discipline related to EIA (e.g., ecology, noise or air quality) benefiting the project
* Preparing planning applications, licences, permits and annual environmental reports (e.g., waste licences)
* Knowledge of the regulatory environment in Ireland including planning and permitting/licensing requirements
* Prioritising projects while balancing client expectations, available staff resources and project deadlines
* Proposal preparation, and identifying follow-on work opportunities with existing clients and developing opportunities to broaden the client base
Your team
The Environment team in Ireland is a diverse team of environmental scientists, ecologists, geologists and environmental engineers who work collaboratively on projects. We are delivering projects in the energy, manufacturing, development and mining sectors that have a real impact on Ireland’s sustainability goals. We have a culture of ownership of projects and work as one team with a flat structure. Our office in Naas is centrally located with ample parking and nearby public transport links. The role will offer the successful candidate the opportunity to work on diverse projects with room to grow your career with WSP.
What we will be looking for you to demonstrate
* Have an understanding of EIA and planning laws that affect EIA in Ireland
* A relevant environmental degree level qualification in EIA, or similar
* Demonstrable post-qualified experience of leading environmental assessments on a variety of projects, including large scale infrastructure projects, and across different development sectors, such as rail, energy, housing, highways
* Comprehensive project management skills, including commercial and risk aspects, forecasting, and quality assurance
* Experience in work winning and bid preparation activities
Imagine a better future
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
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About Us
We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve 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 propelled by international brainpower.
What’s in it for you
* Work-life balance
* Hybrid working policy offering the flexibility to work from home two days a week, plus opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK
Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We encourage people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work, support inclusion and respect, and have employee resource groups to promote our culture.
* Health & Wellbeing: Thrive programme, Virtual GP service for quick medical advice, workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme with up to 40% off gym memberships, and menopause support package
* Flex your time: WSP My Hour allows one hour daily for personal activities, with flexible time adjustments; part-time and flexible working arrangements; option to purchase additional leave; bank holiday entitlement flexibility
* Your development: Training, mentoring, and Chartership opportunities
#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.
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