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. Embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. Experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
A little more about your role…
Based in our Belgium - Brussels Office.
WSP is at the forefront of providing policy and economic advisory services to the public and private sector. As a market leader in chemicals and water policy and a significant player in industrial emissions, air quality, circular economy, taxonomy, and biodiversity, we aim to become the number one source of policy and economics expertise across the EU and UK in all major environmental fields. Working with us will connect you with policymakers at the highest level, and your input will contribute to protecting and improving the environment for millions across multiple countries. Our collaborations with governments, EU institutions, international bodies like the United Nations and World Bank, industry associations, and global companies extend our positive influence worldwide.
Our policy and economics team is based across the UK (London, Reading, Bristol, Manchester) and Belgium (Brussels). The team works alongside our broader global advisory services, comprising over 73,000 environmental specialists in more than 50 countries. Our Belgium team aims to strengthen our presence in EU policy-making. Located in Brussels, our multidisciplinary team will involve you in EU projects from day one, offering training, career development, and personal support to help you become a recognized expert in your field.
This role supports the growth of our European environmental policy and economics business. You will work on projects related to water, hazardous chemicals, industrial emissions, air quality, natural capital and ecosystem services, climate change, waste, and resources, among other specialist areas. We seek candidates with experience in these areas, joining us at an exciting growth phase with a strong workload and ambitious strategy.
The role requires proven experience in applying economic theory and socio-economic techniques to environmental policies at international levels, including cost-benefit and cost-effectiveness analysis, impact assessment, valuation of health and environmental effects, and economic competitiveness assessment.
This is an exceptional opportunity for the right candidate, offering career development, diverse project exposure, and international travel in a friendly, supportive environment. Applications from candidates with European skills are especially welcome.
Qualifications
* Proven experience managing and delivering socio-economic projects related to environmental, health, or safety policies, preferably in consultancy, with a focus on quality and commercial focus.
* Mathematical and quantitative analysis skills, including data and statistical modeling.
* Experience with economic and socio-economic techniques such as survey design, market analysis, impact assessments, and stakeholder consultation.
* Familiarity with government and business statistics from international sources.
* Track record in policy development, evaluation, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement.
* Ability to develop professional networks, secure new business, and prepare successful proposals (especially for senior consultant roles).
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
* Strong organizational skills, initiative, and ability to meet deadlines.
* Bachelor’s degree in economics or a related field; focus on microeconomics or public policy is advantageous.
* Postgraduate qualification in economics or related disciplines such as environmental science, engineering, law, or policy is preferred.
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