DescriptionYou 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.
Responsibilities
- Delivering transformational work with purpose, supporting WSP’s ambition of acting as a bold change agent in society.
- 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 muti disciplinary teams focusing on delivering high quality outputs and a positive client experience.
- You will play a hands-on role in business development and team growth, owning priority accounts and manging key pursuits.
- Actively build relationships with key clients and develop wider networks within and external to WSP.
- 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.
Qualifications
- Experience of developing ambitious yet achievable sustainability, net zero carbon and/or ESG strategies,
- Experience of advising public and private sector clients across a range of sectors in sustainable practices,
- A consultancy background, working with clients within Infrastructure, utilities, energy, defence or transport sectors,
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build strong client relationships.
- Experience of work winning practices, building client relationships, developing and contributing to bids;
- 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.