About the Role WSP’s Intelligent Infrastructure discipline works across a wide range of transport and mobility clients (and beyond). While the fundamental goals of the transport system remain unchanged, helping people and goods move efficiently, the drivers influencing the system continue to evolve. Priorities around carbon reduction (net zero), climate resilience, safety and security (zero harm), digitisation, changing customer expectations, and doing more with less (efficiency) are now front and centre. As a Consultant or Principal Consultant in our Operations and Safety team, you will work alongside senior experts and collaborate with specialists across WSP, integrating your strategy development skills with technical domains like energy, roads, rail, and active travel to offer tailored, high‑impact solutions for our clients. You will play a key role in shaping and delivering strategic programmes and contribute to a wide range of strategy development projects for national and local government clients, building a varied and diverse portfolio of experience. A Typical Week

Working as part of project delivery teams centred in strategy, innovation and transformation, ranging from assessing feasibility, developing business cases and outlining benefits of long‑term visions and strategies for local and national transport operations. Working with our clients to shape strategic direction, develop investment cases and provide clear, evidence‑based advice to support policy decisions and deliver their objectives. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across WSP to ensure specialist domain knowledge is effectively captured and reflected in strategic advice. Managing client relationships and acting as a trusted advisor, with accountability for the quality, clarity and robustness of outputs. Contributing to the growth of the Strategy Development capability to support delivery against its ambitions, helping drive delivery and business sustainability. Sharing knowledge through internal and external thought leadership.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

Technical capability in the development and delivery of strategic plans, visions and roadmaps for local and/or national bodies. Experience of working collaboratively with government, research and commercial partners. Strong communication skills (e.g. able to translate technical requirements into clear, actionable advice to achieve buy‑in from a wide range of stakeholders). Demonstrable experience of quantitative and qualitative analysis. A proven track record in a consultancy role or ability to demonstrate the aptitude and skills required to provide excellent consultancy support. An analytical and inquisitive mindset with a keen eye for detail.

Additional Desirable Skills

Development of, or familiarity with, Green Book compliant business cases (SOBC, OBC, FBC). Translation of technical, operational and analytical inputs into clear structured business case narratives aligned to client objectives. Data analysis, statistical or modelling experience, including strong Excel skills.

Benefits 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. Inclusivity & 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 bringing together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our 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. 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