Senior Consultant - London, United Kingdom - WSP

WSP

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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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.

See what WSP stands for in 2024 and beyond

To find out more about our Water business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at

WSP:
Water Resilience | Stronger Together | WSP

Our
strategic advisory team supports clients at each stage of the project lifecycle, from strategic long-term planning, to project shaping and business case development.

We provide expert advice to asset owners, developers, and regulators. We undertake due diligence on behalf of investors and lenders. We provide expert witnesses across water (sustainable drainage, flooding, supply and treatment).

Our work is grounded in a deep understanding of the water sector operations, structure, policy context and regulatory framework. We support our clients to maximise outcomes and performance whilst also delivering their commitments.

We focus on delivering advice that is strategically important to our clients:
Policy & regulation

We work with policy makers and regulators to inform and shape future regulation
We draw on our knowledge of global policy and our collaborative delivery skills to enable our clients to outperform against their regulatory drivers

Strategic asset management

We combine digital best practice and technical expertise with organisational change to advise clients how to optimise asset investment and performance across all water industry asset classes.

Integrated water management

We lead collaborative teams of local authorities, water companies, developers, landowners and charities to deliver synergised solutions to flooding, water supply/disposal and pollution problems.
We enable all stakeholders to realise their desired outcomes by maximising the value of their combined investments.

Your new role, what's involved? Your responsibilities will include**:

Collecting and assessing data and evidence
Succinctly articulating (verbally and in writing) evidence and insights to the wider project team and to clients
Checking deliverables for accuracy and consistency
Managing projects (including development of programmes, resourcing plans, risk registers and financial management) training will be provided in relation to WSP's systems and processes
Delegate tasks where appropriate and develop others
Being professionally recognised in your technical area (e.g. Incorporated or Chartered)
Proactively progressing continuous professional improvement of self and team (with support)
Contributing to our culture of safety and wellbeing
Networking effectively

YOUR TEAM

A dynamic and ambitious team that care about improving how we manage our water sustainably for the benefit of our clients and their communities
Lead strategic advice delivery as part of a wider water team of over 800 staff
Work closely with specialists across WSP, from water to environment, planning, economic, digital and energy to inform the effective advice we give
Are part of a people first culture that enables our people to flourish and develop
Play a role in delivering WSP's 2022 to 2024 strategy and in the development of the 2024 to 2027 strategy, where water is a growth area
Work ahead of the curve to foresee the next evolution of sustainable water management

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

Worked in the water sector across strategy, regulation or a technical discipline (incl water companies, local authorities, Environment Agency, developers, policy makers, regulators and investors and lenders or in consultancy or contracting)
Have applied your skills to operational activities or projects, demonstrating your ability to work autonomously in your given area of expertise
Experience in one or more of our strategic focus areas (policy & regulation; climate change, net zero & the circular economy; strategic asset management; and integrated water management)
A passion and capability to foster relationships in areas outside your core technical expertise
A collaborative and engaging approach that results in strong relationships with colleagues and clients
Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes in accordance with WSP Core Values through effective team working with open communication

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 caree