Operations and Safety Consultant - London, United Kingdom - WSP

WSP

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready

In today's world it's important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

When considering a career move it's vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong.

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Your new role, what's involved?

WSP is looking for Human Factors consultants to join its growing Human Centred Design capability within our Intelligent Infrastructure team.

Our consultants work with clients to explore challenges and trends in the transport and mobility space from a user perspective.

We identify develop and advise on user-centred solutions to transport issues, working with experts from across WSP in the UK and globally to bring the right skills to each project.

We work across the whole lifecycle of projects and policy, providing expertise in areas including:

Safety, for example safety risk assessments and safe systems approaches; understanding user error as a consequence rather than a cause of incidents
Operations, all transport operations including station and stop designs, signalling, driving behaviours, digital design, influence on engineering or enforcement measures on user behaviour
Research, both qualitative and quantitative, including simulation studies, feasibility studies, surveys, focus groups and workshops
Transport futures, including a user focus on emerging mobility trends and future ready transport
Environment, including sustainability, decarbonisation, mode shift and active travel

Our work covers an extensive range of projects, including:

supporting local and regional bodies in the deployment of user focused transport technology and better uses of data,

- delivering solutions to maximise road safety on motorways and major roads including user focussed appraisal and assurance of measures,
- cross-business collaboration to set and appraise policies and measures in support of vital net zero and air quality goals,
- shaping operational systems and services for control centres to reduce congestion and improve road user satisfaction,
- electric vehicle deployment and charging,
- assessing safety and user impacts of automated vehicles

Playing a leading part in our projects, you'll directly impact the user experience in transportation across modes and utilising the latest technology and data.

Our work helps to keep people safe when they travel, and increasingly focusses on enabling responsible mobility focused on the needs and capabilities of users.

Your insight and influence is key in the trusted advisor role that we hold for our various clients.

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

Applied expertise in Human Factors at chartered level (or near-chartered and able to demonstrate a credible plan for chartership)
A degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline (e.g. psychology, engineering, transport studies, geography, liberal arts) or are a technician with BTEC, HNC/HND and an appropriate level of experience
A proven track record in Human Factors in a consultancy, public sector or OEM role or able to demonstrate the aptitude and skills required to provide excellent Human Factors consultancy.
A demonstrable ability to work in multidisciplinary teams to tight deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, the ability to undertake qualitative and quantitative research and analysis and to create technical outputs (reports, presentations) within time and cost and to high quality.
Appreciation of the role of Human Factors and human reliability as part of safety cases
An understanding of the role of Human Factors in complex and safetycritical systems.

What's in it for you?
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Work-life balance?

WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important - whether that's for your families, friends, or yourself.

Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.

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Inclusivity & Diversity?
We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work.

We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.

Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP's Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential.

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Health & Wellbeing?
We are committed