Principal EIA Consultant - Scotland based

What if you could shape a career as unique as you?At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.If you’re a Principal environmental professional, or seeking this next step in your career, looking to work on challenging, meaningful projects — and influence how development interacts with the environment and communities — this could be the role for you.At WSP, you’ll join our Environmental Management and Assessment Team in the Scotland based offices and support projects across a wide range of sectors, including energy, aviation, nuclear, rail, property and local government. We’re looking for someone with a creative spirit, a dedicated approach and a strong grounding in environmental design, assessment and management across the development lifecycle.Why WSP?As one of the UK’s largest environmental consultancies, WSP is trusted to deliver environmental leadership on projects ranging from small developments to major nationally significant infrastructure schemes. Our Environmental Management and Assessment Team coordinates and manages environmental inputs throughout the full lifecycle of these projects.This role is ideal for a proactive individual who enjoys taking initiative, influencing outcomes and continuing to develop professionally.What you’ll be doingAs a Principal EIA Consultant, you’ll work alongside technical environmental specialists and multi‑disciplinary design teams to manage environmental inputs and improve environmental performance across a diverse range of projects.Your typical responsibilities will include:Providing environmental advice and support to clients, project managers and colleaguesLeading and coordinating EIA and environmental management workstreams across multiple sectorsManaging delivery of screening and scoping reports, constraints studies, Environmental Statements and environmental management plansWorking collaboratively to promote sustainable design and environmental enhancementManaging projects, including quality, commercial, programme, financial and H&S performanceBuilding trusted client relationships and identifying opportunities to add valueSupporting work winning through bids, proposals and strategic business developmentContributing to innovation such as Digital EIA, Technical Excellence and Future Ready EIAMentoring, inspiring and developing junior colleaguesPromoting an inclusive workplace and a strong health, safety and wellbeing cultureSupporting the wider WSP business strategy through proactive and collaborative workingWhat you’ll bringYou’ll be an enthusiastic and capable environmental professional who enjoys influencing and delivering complex projects. You’ll typically have:A relevant degree in environmental assessment or a related disciplineChartered Environmentalist status (or working towards it), with IEMA membership or equivalentStrong experience delivering and coordinating EIAs within multi‑disciplinary teamsGood knowledge of UK environmental and planning legislationDemonstrable project management experience, including commercial and risk awarenessExperience of work winning, bid preparation or proposalsStrong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detailA positive, proactive attitude to health, safety and wellbeingWhat you’ll getThe chance to work on high‑profile, technically interesting projects that make a real differenceReal influence over project outcomes from the earliest stagesA supportive, collaborative and inclusive culture across the UKOpportunities to grow your career, broaden sector experience and shape best practiceA fulfilling working environment where wellbeing, safety and flexibility matterIf you’re looking for a role where you can combine environmental leadership with career progression and meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do thebest work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?With us, you can. Apply today.#LI-JT1Full timePosting Date: 2026-05-06