Associate Strategic Advisor in Life Sciences (Lexica. Member of WSP) in London

WSP is a leading specialist consultancy transforming environments for clients in health and life sciences. We help organisations become more efficient and effective across the public and private sectors, whether improving patient pathways for the NHS, developing laboratories to facilitate world‑leading science, or rationalising educational campuses to attract top students and investment.

About the Role

WSP is further developing its strategic advisory capability in the life sciences sector. The role focuses on growing and developing our offering to new and existing clients, across both public and private sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Support client delivery by contributing to strategic planning and consultancy services.
• Collaborate with project teams and colleagues, supporting project execution and teamwork.
• Produce high‑quality analysis, documentation and client outputs.
• Build trusted client relationships, provide tailored strategic advice and embed within client and multidisciplinary teams as required.
• Develop and deliver estate strategies, development control plans and business cases aligned to client objectives.
• Apply analytical thinking, research and scenario testing to evaluate strategic options and inform robust recommendations.
• Support the Director of Life Sciences Strategy in delivering high‑quality commissions, proposals and thought leadership, and mentor junior team members where appropriate.
• Produce high‑quality reports, presentations and workshop materials, applying best‑practice methodologies and contributing to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering consultancy or strategic planning services within life sciences, estates, research or related environments.
• Positive client engagement and contribution to successful delivery.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and political awareness.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including preparation of clear, high‑quality deliverables.
• Relevant experience supporting risk and change management in estates or technical environments.
• A chartership‑level qualification (or working towards) in a built‑environment discipline (architecture, engineering, FM, property) or equivalent experience.
• Relevant project‑management training or experience related to strategic planning in life sciences.
• Proficiency in visual aids and graphics tools such as PowerPoint, InDesign, Illustrator.
• Good proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications.

Benefits

• Hybrid working policy – work from home up to two days per week with opportunities to collaborate in modern offices.
• Work‑life balance initiatives: “WSP My Hour” for personal activities, part‑time and flexible arrangements, option to purchase additional leave, and flexible use of bank holiday entitlement.
• Health & wellbeing support: Thrive programme, NHS/Irish GP service, Gymflex scheme (up to 40% off gym memberships), comprehensive menopause support package.
• Inclusive culture and employee resource groups promoting belonging and diversity.
• Professional development: mentoring, training, chartership pathways, and investment in growth.

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.