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 Transformation and Change Management business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/services/transformational-change-management

Your new role, what's involved:

• Delivering transformational work with purpose, supporting WSP’s ambition of acting as a bold change agent in society.

• You will play a hands-on role in business development and team growth, owning priority accounts and managing key pursuits.

• Actively build relationships with key clients and develop wider networks within and external to WSP.

• Guiding organisations through the business changes needed for a shift towards sustainability and decarbonisation practices, supporting from strategy development through to practical implementation.

• Providing advice on current Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) and Net Zero carbon policies relevant to our clients’ sector and how this should be applied in practice, using a data evidenced based approach.

• Managing a portfolio of sustainable change projects comprising of multidisciplinary teams focusing on delivering high quality outputs and a positive client experience.

• We are early on in our growth journey, we are looking for people who are interested in playing a key role in leading, coaching and supporting team members and maturing our sustainable change practice.

Your Team:

You will be joining Transformation Advisory, a growth capability with big ambitions.

A typical project could include building the implementation roadmap to bring a client’s sustainability strategy to life through the organisation, it’s people and its partner’s; implementing business changes to enable alignment to the Carbon Management in Infrastructure standard: PAS2080 or advising on innovative low carbon projects. No two projects are the same, but they all demand exceptional client experience and a focus on delivering sustainable results.

This specialist team is spread geographically however, it is focused around three team hubs, London (Chancery Lane), Manchester and Birmingham offices.

Uniquely, the role offers the opportunity to directly inform the growth strategy for Transformation at WSP. Your expertise and insights will contribute to building a leading sustainable change capability.

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

• Experience of developing ambitious yet achievable sustainability, net zero carbon and/or ESG strategies ,

• Experience of work winning practices, building client relationships, developing and contributing to bids;

• Experience of advising public and private sector clients, as a consultant, across a range of sectors in sustainable practices ,

• A consultancy and advisory background, working with clients within Infrastructure, utilities, energy, defence or transport sectors,

• APM Qualified with project management experience and base understanding of contracts,

• Relevant degree and/or masters – e.g. in sustainability, environment, geography, business etc.,

• Excellent research, analytical, writing and presentational skills , and,

• Ability to foster strong working relationships and influence with clients, team members, WSP and across industry.

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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 its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong.

To find out more about our business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Who We Are | WSP (https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/who-we-are)

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

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.

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.

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.

Med24 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.

Flex your time?

For improved work life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development?

We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training or mentoring.

APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP!

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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.

Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.