Glasgow, GBR
10 days ago
Sustainable Change Consultant
**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 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. + Delivering transformational work with purpose, supporting WSP’s ambition of acting as a bold change agent in society. + You will play a hands-on role in business development and team growth, owning priority accounts and managing key pursuits. + Actively build relationships with key clients and develop wider networks within and external to WSP. + 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 multidisciplinary teams focusing on delivering high quality outputs and a positive client experience. + 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. **What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…** + Experience of **developing ambitious yet achievable sustainability, net zero carbon and/or ESG strategies** , + Experience of **work winning practices, building client relationships, developing and contributing to bids;** + Experience of **advising public and private sector clients, as a consultant, across a range of sectors in sustainable practices** , + A **consultancy and advisory background,** **working with clients within Infrastructure, utilities, energy, defence or transport sectors,** + **APM Qualified with 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. 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 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._
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