Operations and Safety (Intelligent Infrastructure) Speculative Opportunities in Manchester

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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 Operations & Safety (O&S) group of II provides high value advisory services enabling the delivery of sustainable and safe operating solutions for public and private sector clients in support of both Net Zero carbon and Vision Zero safety objectives.

The O&S Group Specialises In Six Technical Areas:

• Operational safety - helping clients understand and mitigate safety risks in designs, operations and technologies.
• Transport network operations - helping clients focus on development and assessment of operational models / concepts and associated standards and procedures.
• Human centred design - applying the evidence-based principles of human factors, ergonomics and behavioural science to design environments, systems, products and services.
• Strategy development - advise clients on the creation of sustainable, resilient and people focused strategies using business cases and innovation techniques.
• Policy monitoring and evaluation - providing specialist multi‑discipline monitoring and evaluation, in line with Treasury requirements, through the design and execution of monitoring and evaluation framework.
• Tunnel systems & operations - support clients in the design, operation and management of tunnels in the highway and utility sectors.

We are seeking enthusiastic consultants of all levels to provide support to our capabilities above. We also have a number of specific current vacancies open – search for “Intelligent Infrastructure”.

We'd Love To Hear From You If You Have:

• A technical background with relevant qualifications (degree, or similar higher education qualification) in any of the technical areas listed above.
• Experience in working on high‑quality consultancy‑style projects aligned with one of the six technical areas described above.
• A proven ability to analyse and interpret information from various sources and communicate your findings effectively.
• Experience working either as a client, consultant or contractor, ideally within a transport, public sector, or high‑risk environment.

Please submit your CV for this position, and it will be reviewed against all current and anticipated vacancies. 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.

Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. With us, you can. Apply today.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

#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.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Professional Services