Offshore Wind Consultant (Energy) in Manchester

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.

The Offshore Wind Engineering Consultant is a crucial role within the Energy business with a clear focus on driving success across offshore wind projects and growth across the business in either new or existing areas. The role will be varied and will require someone who is prepared to be engaged at all levels and have the flexibility and ability to be an ambassador for the offshore wind team whilst also supporting the development and delivery of the pipeline. This role requires an understanding of offshore wind, its components and associated technology, a consultancy and engineering mindset, strong leadership and collaboration skills, and the ability to manage small projects and stakeholders. The focus of the role will be on technical due diligence and technical advisory, collaborating with internal teams.

You Will Be Working As Part Of The Offshore Wind Team Within The Energy Group And Will Have a Balanced Approach To Project Leadership:

• Lead and manage offshore wind consultancy projects ensuring they meet technical, financial, and regulatory standards.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as the primary point of contact and ensuring their needs are met.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the offshore wind sector, contributing to the growth of the consultancy and engineering functions.
• Have a good level of industry technical knowledge and associated challenges across offshore wind project development from advisory to operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, project management, and environmental teams.

In Return You Will Be Joining a Company With:

• An unrivalled market position built on our ability to deliver end to end solutions from site selection and consenting, through to design and delivery.
• An extensive portfolio of projects worldwide offering exciting and varied career opportunities in the offshore renewables and wider energy transition space.
• A desire to invest in you and your career.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate:

• Considerable experience in the renewable energy sector, with significant experience in offshore wind projects, preferably with an established consultancy.
• Track record of offering technical consultancy services in offshore wind, including feasibility analysis, site selection, supply chain studies, technology assessments, wind farm design, conceptual design, energy yield assessments, business case analysis, DEVEX, CAPEX and OPEX estimates, technical due diligence or lenders technical advisory.
• Knowledge of offshore wind industry standards.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills.
• Professional certifications with a relevant industry body.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, clients, suppliers and industry.
• An established network in the offshore wind industry.
• Accomplished people management skills particularly coordinating multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience in budget management and reporting.
• Ability to travel, including possible international travel.

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 a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.