Social Value Consultant (Policy Monitoring & Evaluation) at WSP in the UK & Ireland
Job Description
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 and experience an opportunity to shape a unique career.
The role is within our Intelligent Infrastructure discipline, supporting clients in meeting their Social Value objectives through impact strategy development, supply chain data collection, reporting and compliance. You will embed social value into operations, help meet stakeholder and regulatory demands and work across major programmes in transport, rail, energy and more.
Typical Week Might Include
* Development and ownership of a client’s Social Value framework at a regional or project level.
* Undertake local needs analyses to identify community challenges and opportunities.
* Co‑create bespoke social value plans for projects.
* Work with Project Directors and the wider team to ensure they understand social value commitments and budgets are available.
* Collaborate with clients and partners to provide expert social value advice and optimise benefits.
* Deliver, measure and report on social value against client KPIs.
* Advocate for Social Value within a wider supply chain through communication and dissemination activities.
* Contribute to the growth of the Monitoring and Evaluation team to support delivery ambitions.
What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate
* A passion for evidence‑informed decision‑making and robust Social Value evidence.
* Experience evaluating and measuring Social Value data.
* Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills (statistical, economic or social research).
* Experience articulating qualitative and quantitative impact stories through case studies.
* Expertise in fostering successful collaborations and communicating insights to diverse audiences.
* Ideally, a proven track record of working collaboratively and enthusiastically in a multi‑partner environment, managing multiple tasks to meet programme needs.
Benefits
Work‑life balance with a hybrid working policy; flexible hours, part‑time and flexible arrangements. Health & wellbeing support, gym memberships, flexible leave options, and opportunities for development and training.
We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms with over 69,000 employees, dedicated to making a positive impact in communities worldwide.
Reference: This role is open and accepting applications. The position has not expired.
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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