**Senior/Principal Consultant (Network Operations)** **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…** + You will work with our clients in the highways domain to support the delivery of projects with a specific focus on network operations including asset maintenance ensuring that the operational and safety aspects of schemes are fully considered and appropriately assessed. + You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams providing subject matter expert insight to maintenance procedures, policy and road schemes etc. + You will work across all aspects of projects providing your insight and expertise in areas such as safety risk assessment, project appraisal, business cases, transport operations, customer impact, feasibility studies, traffic and safety analysis and stakeholder management. + You will work under your own initiative to develop and lead technical packages of work in terms of time, cost and quality of the output, ultimately ensuring customer satisfaction throughout delivery. + You will support the development and deployment of junior team members through project commissions. + You will support the Capability Lead with the development of client proposals and managing a pipeline of future opportunities. **What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…** + Experience in delivering expert advice in the field of highway asset management services and/or associated policies, processes and standards. + Applied expertise at Chartered level, however, if you are currently on a route to professional registration, then you will be fully supported through the provision of a mentor and Professional Registration Advisors to take you through the registration process and achieve Chartered status. + A degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline (e.g. civil engineering, transport studies, geography, psychology, liberal arts) or are a technician with BTEC, HNC/HND and an appropriate level of experience. + An understanding of current highway standards applicable to the field + A proven track record in a consultancy role or can demonstrate the aptitude and skills required to operate in a fast-paced consultancy environment. + A conscientious approach with strong attention to detail. + Excellent client relationship management skills. 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.** We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 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 9,000 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 & Diversity** We welcome applicants with diverse 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 diversity to create 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. Med24 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. 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._