A global engineering firm in Naas, Ireland is seeking a Principal EIA Consultant to lead Environmental Impact Assessments across major infrastructure sectors. The successful candidate will manage multidisciplinary teams, engage with clients, and ensure the delivery of high-quality projects. Strong knowledge of Irish planning legislation and experience in significant EIA is required. The role also involves mentoring junior staff and contributing to the firm's sustainability ambitions through innovative practices. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Description 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. About the Role As a Principal EIA Consultant, you will take a leading role in delivering Environmental Impact Assessments across a range of sectors including electricity transmission, renewable energy, gas, and other major infrastructure projects. You’ll provide technical direction, manage project delivery, support regulatory processes, and work closely with clients and stakeholders to ensure high‑quality outcomes. This role is ideal for an experienced consultant ready to step into a more senior, visible position—taking ownership of complex projects, guiding multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to the continued development of our EIA capability. Responsibilities Lead the delivery of EIAs for major energy and infrastructure schemes Provide specialist environmental advice to clients, colleagues, and project managers Collaborate with environmental specialists, engineers, and clients to embed sustainable design and environmental enhancement Manage complex, multi‑disciplinary project teams to ensure high‑quality, on‑time, and commercially sound outcomes Support client relationship development, helping identify opportunities where WSP can add value Contribute to business development activity, including supporting bids, proposals, and framework submissions Represent WSP at meetings, workshops, and public consultations Contribute to innovation in EIA delivery through Digital EIA, Technical Excellence initiatives and Future Ready thinking Mentor and support junior team members, contributing to skills development and team capability Promote a positive team culture and model WSP’s commitment to health, safety, inclusion, and wellbeing Support the wider team in achieving business objectives and delivering high‑quality project outcomes Your Team Our Environment team in Ireland is made up of environmental scientists, ecologists, geologists and environmental engineers who work collaboratively to deliver impactful projects across the energy, transport, development, manufacturing and mining sectors. Based in our Naas office, you’ll be part of a supportive and highly capable group with a strong sense of shared ownership and purpose. You’ll help deliver complex, high‑profile projects and contribute to the continued growth and evolution of the team—directly supporting Ireland’s sustainability ambitions. Qualifications A relevant environmental or planning degree (or equivalent experience) Significant experience in EIA delivery for major energy or infrastructure projects Strong working knowledge of Irish planning legislation and EU directives, with experience engaging with An Coimisiún Pleanála and public consultation processes Broad understanding of environmental issues and how they interact across disciplines Experience managing complex projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams Strong relationship‑building skills with clients, regulators, and stakeholders Experience contributing to bids, proposals, or business development activities Commitment to mentoring and developing others, with experience supporting team capability growthExcellent written and verbal communication skills Chartership (or working towards Chartership) with a relevant professional body If you don’t meet all of the above, we still encourage you to apply. Not everyone will meet all the requirements, but you might have skills we didn’t know we need. Benefits Work‑life balance: hybrid working, flex time, part‑time and flexible arrangements. Inclusivity and belonging: inclusive culture, employee resource groups, respect and belonging initiatives. Health & wellbeing: Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, reasonable adjustments, gym flex scheme, menopause support package. Development: training, mentoring, Chartership support. Flexible benefits and personal leave options. Apply today. About WSP 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. EEO Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading engineering and professional services firm in Dublin seeks a Risk Consultant to manage risk consulting assignments and lead projects. This role will involve engaging with various stakeholders and providing risk management deliverables. Candidates should have expertise in all aspects of project risk management and experience with risk modeling software. Work-life balance is promoted, offering hybrid work options and a supportive team environment. Apply today to make a positive impact in your career. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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. Your Role A Little More About Your Role… To deliver risk consulting assignments (profitably and with good feedback) To lead and manage small consulting assignments where necessary To contribute to the development of the practice Key Responsibilities Manage effective risk management services on projects and/or workstreams within larger projects, drawing on minimal input from Associates/Directors Lead on the development and presentation of client risk management deliverables; engaging effectively with a wide range of stakeholders of the corrective actions needed to mitigate threats and utilise the opportunities in accordance with organisation processes. Support project leaders in the successful delivery of the project Coach more junior members of the team Working as part of the team to develop and expand WSP Risk Management service offering Embed and share knowledge and best practice Build professional networks and relationships to support business development activities Your Team The WSP Risk Management Team is a standalone function and works across multiple industries, internally (with WSP design teams) and externally (directly with Clients) The team includes risk professionals with diverse backgrounds and levels of seniority. They are based in various offices across the UK and India, including London, Cambridge, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Middlesbrough, Cardiff, Bristol, Glasgow, Noida, and Bengaluru. Additionally, as part of a larger Global Risk Management team, we collaborate closely with our colleagues in the North America and the Middle East Collaboration and team working are second nature within the team, supported by regular Risk Community of Practice that gets us together as a team to share challenges and best practices. The team actively considers new and innovative ways of working and seeks continuous improvement in the delivery of our services As well as working on nationwide and local projects that support sustainable growth and development across the UK, we also have projects currently in Africa as well as the Kingdom of Saudi. Our sectors include highways, rail, aviation, energy, water, defence, waste, clean air, active travel and many more in which you could become involved Our clients are industry leaders, local enterprise companies, and local government organisations, meaning we support growth and opportunity What We’re Looking For Expertise in all aspects of project, programme, and business risk management facilitation Experience of building complicated cost, schedule, and business risk models using applications such as ARM, Primavera Risk Analyser, Safran Risk, Predict, and Xactium Able to explain the results of risk assessments to non-specialists Can suggest appropriate risk assessments to non-specialists Can suggest appropriate risk management actions for identified risks Knowledge of risk management techniques Knowledge of project management and project control processes Desirable A recognised diploma or degree or be qualified by experience with a qualification in risk management Membership of the Institute of Risk Management or Association for Project Management Risk Practitioner Previous line manager experience Consultancy experience Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. 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. With us, you can. Apply today. What’s in It for You? Work-life balance At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK. Inclusion & Belonging We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity. 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. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package. Flex your time To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you. Your development We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership. #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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
