Senior / Principal Consultant (Transformation Advisory)
WSP
City of London, England, United Kingdom
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What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and
connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life.
You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and
diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance
to shape a career as unique as you.
A little more about your role…
We aspire to be a catalyst of change in modernising our industry, leading with
passion and purpose.
We are looking for individuals who combine strong consulting fundamentals with a
passion for helping organisations transform. The successful candidate will be
comfortable structuring complex problems, analysing information, developing
practical recommendations and communicating confidently with senior
stakeholders. They will be curious, commercially aware and able to bring clarity
to ambiguity while working collaboratively with clients and colleagues.
As a key member of our delivery team, you will steer clients through all aspects
of business change. Working closely with clients and WSP colleagues, you will
shape impactful change initiatives, guide project delivery and ensure successful
delivery of project outcomes.
Your responsibilities will include but not limited to:
• Leading the development of transformation strategies, operating models,
organisational designs and business process improvements that translate
complex organisational challenges into practical and actionable solutions.
• Planning and delivering large-scale transformation and change initiatives,
including communication, engagement and adoption activities.
• Structuring complex client problems, undertaking analysis, synthesising
findings and developing evidence-based recommendations.
• Building trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders, shaping
decisions and driving alignment around strategic outcomes.
• Developing high-quality client-facing outputs including reports,
presentations and recommendations that communicate complex information
clearly and effectively.
• Leading and supporting delivery teams, including line management and coaching
responsibilities.
• Contributing to the growth of the Transformation practice through business
development, proposal support and thought leadership.
You will be joining Transformation and Digital Insights team, a growing
capability with big ambitions.
Our projects are diverse, ranging from helping clients bring their
sustainability strategies to life through their organisations and people, to
supporting the implementation of digital solutions, or designing client
organisations to drive growth and improvement. Each project offers unique
complexities and the chance to deliver exceptional client experiences with a
focus on sustainable results.
We are particularly interested in individuals who are passionate about the
transformation of infrastructure, transportation, energy, utilities and the
built environment, and who are motivated by the opportunity to help solve some
of society's most complex challenges.
Although geographically spread, we are a tightly connected team based in hubs
across London, Manchester, and Birmingham and people based in other UK
locations.
This role also offers the unique opportunity to actively contribute to the
growth strategy for Transformation at WSP. Your insights will help shape a
high-performing, market-recognised advisory practice.
What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…
• Experience leading workstreams, advisory engagements or project delivery
within complex transformation programmes, taking responsibility for delivery,
stakeholder management and outcomes.
• Strong consulting and problem-solving skills, including the ability to
analyse information from multiple sources, structure complex challenges and
develop practical recommendations.
• Experience building relationships with and influencing senior stakeholders
within large and complex organisations.
• Excellent communication skills, including strong presentation, storytelling
and executive-level written communication.
• Experience leading others, managing teams and creating high-performing
collaborative working environments.
• Commercial awareness, including experience supporting project commercials,
business development, proposals or account growth activities.
• A genuine interest in infrastructure, transport, utilities, energy, defence
or the wider built environment, and the role transformation can play in
shaping these sectors.
• Relevant professional qualifications are welcomed, but we are equally
interested in candidates who can demonstrate strong consulting,
transformation or organisational change experience through their career.
Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience
aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.
Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for
making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees,
working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and
around the world.
With us, you can. Apply today.
#LI-HR1
#AVY1
We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms.
Our passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive,
long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of
innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 11,000 professionals across the
UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by
international brainpower.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
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 bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds
to promote a 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.
#WeAreWSP
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.