Consultant, Environmental Due Diligence

Overview

In this role you will deliver environmental liability guidance to real estate clients at transaction points, helping them understand risks and opportunities. You’ll work within WSP’s environmental due diligence team on a range of projects from high-profile buildings to UK-wide portfolios, collaborating with experts across the business. You’ll lead desk studies and Phase I assessments, with site visits, and manage projects end-to-end. The role offers mentorship, development opportunities beyond due diligence, and potential involvement in business growth initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Deliver desk studies and Phase I Assessments (UK-wide)
• Conduct site visits (half-day typical)
• Autonomously manage due diligence projects from commissioning to invoicing
• Provide robust technical advice on complex sites with liabilities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support client needs
• Engage in business development, project budgeting, and profile management where interested

Key requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent (Environmental Sciences, Earth Sciences, Geography, Geology)
• Experience delivering environmental due diligence or Phase I Assessments in a consultancy
• Ability to produce technically robust reports
• Experience presenting findings to clients in a timely, clear manner
• Track record of delivering projects under tight timescales
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Enthusiasm for self-development and teamwork

• strong communication with clients
• team collaboration
• proactive problem-solving
• Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
• desk-based assessments
• environmental due diligence methods

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