Associate Consultant - Decarbonisation (Energy) in Leeds

As an Associate Consultant in the Energy Decarbonisation team, you will play a key role in supporting the growth and delivery of WSP's decarbonisation advisory services. Reporting into the Energy Decarbonisation leadership, you will lead and contribute to high-profile client engagements, direct technical delivery across projects, and provide trusted advice to major energy users as they navigate the transition to net zero. This role has a strong external focus, combining technical leadership with commercial acumen. You will support and lead bids, shape client propositions, and act as a senior technical interface for clients. You will work collaboratively across WSP's multi-disciplinary teams to deliver integrated, practical and commercially robust decarbonisation solutions.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Leading and contributing to bids and proposals, including development of win strategies, technical inputs, and client presentations.
• Acting as Technical Lead or Project Director on energy decarbonisation and electrification projects.
• Providing technical leadership and quality assurance across studies, reports, and client deliverables.
• Advising clients on site decarbonisation and electrification strategies, including pathway development, option appraisal, and implementation planning.
• Leading and delivering energy modelling to support decarbonisation, electrification, and investment decision-making.
• Supporting clients in navigating the complexities of electricity connections, capacity constraints, and grid engagement.
• Advising on energy procurement strategies and the interaction between procurement, decarbonisation, and operational resilience.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, supporting repeat business and long‐term account growth.
• Mentoring and supporting junior team members, promoting a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Working closely with colleagues across Energy Advisory and other WSP disciplines to deliver integrated solutions.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate:

• Significant experience in energy decarbonisation advisory, with a strong focus on site decarbonisation and electrification.
• Experience working with complex energy users such as data centres, ports, airports, or similarly energy‐intensive assets.
• Understanding of and, ideally, capability in energy and decarbonisation modelling, with the ability to translate technical outputs into clear client insights.
• A solid understanding of power systems, connections processes, and constraints including latest and ongoing policy developments (power engineering background desirable but not essential).
• Experience advising on or supporting energy procurement strategies.
• Proven ability to lead technical delivery and contribute to project and commercial success.
• Experience supporting or leading bids and business development activities.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility with clients and internal stakeholders.
• A collaborative mindset and a desire to support the development of others.

About Us:

We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long‐lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

What's in it for you?

• Work-life balance: At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.
• 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. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
• Flex your time: To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part‐time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
• Your development: We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

We Are WSP. 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.