Demolition and Decommissioning Consultant

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… This role is specifically to support decommissioning, demolition and remediation projects requiring significant periods of sitework/working away (Mon–Fri). The successful candidate will play a key role in the setup and day-to-day delivery of projects, working closely with team members, project managers and directors. Activities will include monitoring demolition operations, gaining knowledge and experience to transition toward supervision and ultimately management of these works. The position suits a candidate with experience on high hazard sites as an engineer or graduate, preferably with a background in engineering, demolition/construction management, or health, safety and environment courses. The role is predominantly site-based with travel across the UK and possibly internationally.

The Key Responsibilities:

• Attendance of works/site briefings, meetings and workshops.
• Observation and reporting of contractor works.
• Assist in data gathering and surveying of new projects.
• Ensure adherence to best technical, engineering and health and safety practice.
• Communicate and liaise effectively with clients, contractors and project team.
• Operational assistance towards project delivery.
• Deliver tasks in a cost-effective and timely manner.

Experience:

• Experience in an engineering consultancy or industrial engineering or site-based role.
• Degree in engineering, construction/demolition management or health, safety & environment.

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

• Has a full UK driving licence (essential).
• Comfortable working on-site and in office.
• Self-motivated with initiative.
• Good at asking questions to understand objectives.
• Attention to detail and excellent communication (written & verbal).
• Calm, focused under pressure and adaptable to change.
• Deliver commitments on time and with quality.
• Strong work ethic and good time management.
• Ability to work to a defined budget and timescales.
• Build rapport and trust with peers.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, practically minded, confident and self-motivated, with excellent communication skills and flexibility working within a team setting. Join our close‑knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Apply today.

About Us: We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms, dedicated to creating positive, long‑lasting impacts on the communities we serve through innovation, integrity and inclusion.

What’s in it for you?

• Work‑life balance: hybrid working policy offers flexibility to work from home two days a week.
• Inclusivity & Belonging: a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.
• Health & Wellbeing: Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, gym flex scheme, menopause support package.
• Flex your time: “WSP My Hour” allows one hour each day for personal activities.
• Your development: supportive environment investing in growth through training, mentoring and chartership.

#WeAreWSP 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.