Job Description
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...
The objective of this role is to drive revenue and margin growth in our digital offerings across the UK&I business. The role-holder will be client-focused, highly collaborative, be a team player and hold an enterprise view across WSP’s business lines.
Key Responsibilities
Support the UK&I and Global Digital Strategy, focusing on the growth of WSP’s global digital offers.
* Develop and maintain a regional digital growth plan, orchestrating cross-sector collaboration and ensuring consistency with global offerings.
* Maintain an overview of all UK digital advisory/services/platforms by tracking key performance metrics.
* Lead work-winning activities and grow revenue associated with the region's digital advisory offerings and platforms.
* Support pipeline growth and client satisfaction. Track, manage and report on the pipeline of digital opportunities across WSP UK.
* Be the primary interface to the Global Client Programme (GCP) and meet with key clients to understand their needs to support business development.
* Develop and manage ecosystem partnerships to unlock new revenue streams and enhance WSP’s external profile.
* Represent WSP at industry events, publishing thought leadership, and contributing to WSP’s global digital identity
* Embed digital offering strategy within regional growth cycle planning.
* Monitor global and regional market trends, identifying emerging opportunities, and feeding insights into strategic planning. Develop an understanding of regional competitors’ service offerings.
* Assist with digital marketing and communication strategy and ensure there is penetration to staff and energy in digital messaging through internal channels.
Internal Networks and Resources
* You will be part of and lead UK&I committees, as relevant, for digital and will work closely with national and regional leadership teams.
* You will work closely with strategic clients across all sectors within your region and contribute to global client programmes.
What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…
* A strong leadership profile within your regional business and local markets for digital.
* A collaborative, agile, ‘can-do’ and results-oriented approach.
* Strong business acumen, strategic thinking, and ability to develop and maintain client relationships and drive client satisfaction as well as audited regulatory compliance.
* Proven leadership skills and experience in influencing and building relationships including with senior stakeholders (inside and outside WSP) and technical subject matter experts.
* Experience of guiding and influencing decisions outside the immediate chain of line management.
* Ability to win work and contribute to others winning work across the UK, covering both digital content.
* Qualification in relevant subjects at graduate level, relevant professional accreditation(s), and significant experience in digitally related fields.
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to present complex ideas and information clearly to secure shared understanding and buy-in.
* Experience working at a national level or within a business of comparative scale and complexity.
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.
About Us
We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 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 & 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 our 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.