Overview
Senior/Principal Future Mobility Consultant at WSP in the UK & Ireland. Be among the first 25 applicants.
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… Due to our expanding public and private sector workload, we are looking for an enthusiastic and inquisitive Senior Consultant or Principal Consultant with experience in the zero emission mobility arena to join the WSP Future Mobility team, part of our Transport Planning business. We welcome applicants from all around the UK.
Role: You can expect to be active on several projects and client accounts at any given time. Although the role has a zero emission focus, your work may cover a variety of areas of expertise. You will report to a senior member of our team with day-to-day tasks that include the following:
* Providing day-to-day support in the delivery of a range of projects, which at any one time could include: EV charging and funding bid support – such as supporting clients with Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure bids; Developing business cases for fleet decarbonisation; Analysing EV charging opportunities for a city region or for a cluster of mobility hubs
* Leading and supporting projects, covering technical subject matter expertise and project management to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery
* Applying strong analytical skills to evaluate data and provide robust recommendations (numerical, geographical, and qualitative)
* Supporting with, or leading, bids, fee proposals and project programmes
* Working at strategic and detailed levels with strong interpersonal and communication skills for clients, stakeholders and team members
* Building collaborative relationships with clients and colleagues; contributing to growth of the Future Mobility offer in the office and nationally
* Being present in the office (hybrid working) and collaborating with colleagues across the UK and overseas
Working closely with Associates and Directors, you will support the professional development of junior staff and contribute to the Future Mobility team. This role offers an opportunity to progress your career.
Your Team
Skills
Our team supports public and private sector clients with their futures challenges in the mobility sector and beyond. Areas include:
* Zero emission mobility, helping clients switch to electric, hydrogen and alternative fueled vehicles
* New modes and services, enabling technologies and business models in transport (e-scooters, demand responsive transport, cargo bikes, Mobility as a Service)
* Accessibility and inclusion, human-centred transport design
* Policy and futures, horizon scanning to embed future mobility into policy and strategy
As a member of our team, you’ll develop across a range of subjects. The team includes town planners, economists, accountants, behavioural scientists, and transport planners with multiple cross-sector projects in the UK and abroad.
What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…
* Enthusiastic and passionate about the future of mobility and delivering high-quality work
* Curious with strong analytical thinking to understand problems before solving them
* Able to develop bespoke approaches for individual projects or challenges
* Able to stay immersed in key trends for future mobility and related sectors
* Comfortable working across multiple subject areas and switching context quickly
* Initiative, not afraid to ask questions, and willing to go the extra mile to add value
* Excellent report writing and ability to deliver concise, high-quality outputs with attention to detail, grammar and presentation
* Responsive and agile, identifying needed details and adapting to changing priorities
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 for us. Join our global team of more than 69,000 employees making a difference in communities worldwide.
What’s in it for you
Work-life balance with hybrid working policy: work from home two days a week and in modern offices across the UK. Inclusivity and belonging, health and wellbeing via Thrive, Virtual GP, menopause support, gym benefits, and flexible benefits. Flexible working arrangements, part-time options, additional leave, and bank holiday flex.
Your development is important to us, including training, mentoring, and Chartership.
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EEO statement: 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 request workplace adjustments if needed.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales
* Industries: Professional Services
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Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom
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