Overview

Associate or Associate Director, EIA - Aviation (London and South East)Join to apply for the Associate or Associate Director, EIA - Aviation (London and South East) role at WSP in the UK and Ireland.Responsibilities

Play a key role in growing our aviation sector offer, working with sector leads and client account managers to drive thought leadership and win new business.Provide environmental advice and support to clients, project managers and colleagues.Work with colleagues, environmental specialists, clients and engineering teams to promote sustainable design and environmental enhancement.Lead large, multiple, and complex projects, overseeing performance on technical, quality, commercial, and health and safety.Build strong client relationships and identify opportunities to support project strategy, resourcing and delivery.Undertake activities to secure new work, including developing proposals for complex opportunities, delivering strategic level bids and framework opportunities, and undertaking business development opportunities.Champion innovation through approaches such as Digital EIA, Technical Excellence and Future Ready.Drive performance improvement and career advancement opportunities across the team.Promote an inclusive and positive team environment, acting as a trusted advisor and mentor.Promote an inclusive workplace, with understanding of Health and Safety while living the values of our health, safety and wellbeing culture.Contribute towards the success of the WSP business strategy, while being self-motivated towards goals relevant to the role, team and projects.What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

Relevant environmental or planning degree (or equivalent experience), with chartered status or actively working towards chartership.Demonstrable experience in delivering Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) for aviation schemes, including under UK planning regimes; awareness of the Transport Works Act 1992 is beneficial.Familiarity with consenting processes for aviation and airport projects, including Habitats Regulations Assessment and Environmental Permit applications, and how these integrate with planning and EIA for airport expansions, airspace change or infrastructure upgrades.Ability to lead client communications and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, regulators and the public, with solid public consultation and stakeholder engagement understanding.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 quality assurance.Proven people management experience and a track record of developing internal teams.Demonstrated ability to contribute to strategic planning, win new work through bids and proposals, and enhance reputation in the aviation sector.About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 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.What’s in It for You

Work-life balance with hybrid working policy; flexibility to work from home two days a week and in modern offices across the UK.Inclusivity and Belonging; diverse backgrounds welcomed and respected; employee resource groups to promote inclusivity.Health and Wellbeing; Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, workplace adjustments, and wellbeing benefits.Flex your time with WSP My Hour, part-time and flexible working options, and generous leave arrangements.Your development; training, mentoring, and Chartership support.#WeAreWSP. We encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. Disability Confident: we will interview all disabled applicants who meet essential criteria and will provide workplace adjustments on request.

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