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In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.
When considering a career move it’s vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong. See what WSP stands for in 2024 and beyond…
Find out more about our business by clicking on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: https://www.wsp.com
Your new role, what's involved?
A typical working week for this role will consist of delivering solutions for our clients, whilst furthering your knowledge and professional development, in the field of Responsible Consumption covering sustainable value chains, circular economy and sustainable resources and waste management. You will be involved in leading and providing support to clients across a wide range of resource and waste management themes, and clients, with a range of projects that could include:
- Policy and strategy development or review
- Infrastructure and services procurement
- Solutions review and options appraisal
- Business case development and cost modelling
- Market analysis and due diligence
- Carbon, greenhouse gas and lifecycle modelling and assessment
For junior staff we always try to provide exposure to the wide remit of services we provide but recognise that more experienced candidates may wish to specialise in specific service areas.
We'd love to hear from you if you have:
- A background in environmental science, circular economy or sustainable resources and waste management and an enthusiasm for helping clients achieve more sustainable solutions
- Understanding of environmental legislation and policy in the UK and / or internationally
- Relevant experience in a consultancy environment or other relevant industry
- Strong skills in data management, analysis, and interpretation
- Excellent communication and research skills
- Exceptional time management skills, including the ability to manage/deliver several projects at once
- A methodical approach to problem solving and a high level of attention to detail
- Your level of understanding and experience will be reflective of your grade.
- Undergraduate and/or postgraduate degree in a relevant subject, expected to be in the field of environmental science, science, mathematics or engineering or another sustainability-related subject
- Professional affiliation with or membership of appropriate body (e.g., IEMA, CIWM)
- Eligibility to drive in the UK
What's in it for you?
- Work-life balance?
WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important – whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself.
Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.
- Inclusivity & Diversity?
We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.
Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP’s Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential.
- 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.
Med24 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.
- Flex your time?
For improved work life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
- Your development?
We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training or mentoring.
Apply now and be the future of WSP!
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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.
Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.
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Job Reference: WSP09438
