WSP Local Government Commissions - Expression of Interest
WSP
Exeter, 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.
Local Government at WSP
WSP’s Local Government teams play a vital role in supporting councils and
communities across the UK, delivering essential highways, structures, transport
and infrastructure services. As our commissions continue to grow, we are
welcoming expressions of interest from talented professionals who want to make a
meaningful impact in local places.
Where We Work
We have long-term partnerships with Local Authorities nationwide, providing
design, advisory and delivery support across a wide range of infrastructure
programmes. Our current Local Government Commissions include:
• South West England
• Gloucestershire
• Rhondda Cynon Taf, Merthyr Tydfil and Bridgend County Councils
• Shropshire
• Norfolk
• East Sussex
• Yorkshire
• Lincolnshire
These partnerships involve long-standing client relationships, embedded teams,
and a wide range of design, inspection, and project delivery responsibilities
across highways and structures networks.
What Our Local Government Teams Deliver
Our commissions typically support Local Authorities with:
• Highways design, maintenance and improvement schemes
• Bridge and structural engineering services
• Bridge inspections, assessments and asset management
• Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) development, coordination and delivery
• Programme and project management of infrastructure portfolios
• Road safety, drainage, public realm and adjacent technical disciplines
• Providing resilience, specialist advice and governance assurance on essential
public services
You can find more information about WSP's work within Local Government here:
https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/sectors/local-government
Who We Want to Hear From
We are keen to speak to professionals at all levels with experience in any of
the following areas:
• Highway Engineering
• Bridge Engineering
• Bridge Inspections
• Project Management
• Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) Coordination
Whether you have worked directly within Local Authority environments or have
consultancy experience supporting public sector clients, we welcome
conversations with those who share our commitment to improving local
infrastructure and delivering high-quality services.
Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an
even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the
best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?
With us, you can. Apply today.
#LI-AT1
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.