Principal / Associate Transport Decarbonisation Consultant
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Job Description
What if you could do the 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 your best work. Embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives, offering a world of opportunity to shape a unique career.
Your Role
We seek a Principal / Associate Transport Decarbonisation Consultant based in any UK office. Your responsibilities will include:
* Advising government bodies on transport decarbonisation aligned with carbon budgets and net zero targets
* Collaborating across teams to identify solutions for decarbonisation challenges and their impacts
* Aligning decarbonisation strategies with client policy agendas
* Leading innovative projects and developing new decarbonisation services and tools
* Supporting staff development, technical leadership, and quality assurance
* Managing fee proposals and technical and commercial responses
* Contributing to business development and continuous improvement activities
* Promoting a 'carbon conscious' culture within the team and across the business
The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in transport assessment, modelling, and carbon evaluation, with a background in transport planning, modelling, or carbon assessment and a passion for climate change mitigation. We support your professional growth aligned with your career goals.
Our Team
The Transport Net Zero team comprises carbon specialists guiding clients through transport decarbonisation, embedding carbon thinking into transport planning. Our work includes carbon assessments, policy development, and industry guidance, influencing industry standards and strategies.
What We Look For
* Experience in technical leadership and project management
* Strong communication skills and ability to simplify complex data
* Background in transport planning, policy, or major scheme development
* Understanding of model outputs and decarbonisation principles
* Knowledge of the planning system is advantageous
* Analytical skills and innovative mindset
* Passion for delivering Net Zero goals
* Professional qualification or chartership is desirable
Why Join Us?
Be part of a global community of over 69,000 employees committed to creating positive impacts. We offer flexible working, inclusive culture, health and wellbeing support, and opportunities for professional development.
Additional Benefits
* Work-life balance with hybrid working options
* Diversity and inclusion initiatives
* Health & wellbeing programs including NHS access and gym discounts
* Flexible hours and development support
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