Principal / Associate Decarbonisation Consultant (Transport)

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A Little More About Your Role… We are seeking a Principal / Associate Transport Decarbonisation Consultant who can be based out of any of our UK offices. You will be responsible for:

• Advising government (local, regional, national, international) on how to decarbonise transport in line with carbon budgets and net zero
• Collaborating with other teams in our Mobility business and other Disciplines to identify the optimal solutions for addressing the decarbonisation challenge and their associated impacts
• Aligning transport decarbonisation with other client policy agendas
• Leading complex, innovative projects for high-profile clients, including development of new decarbonisation services and tools
• Supporting staff with technical development and upskilling, including technical leadership and assurance of project deliverables
• Managing development of fee proposals to clients, including coordinating and preparing technical and commercial responses
• Supporting our dedicated Transport Net Zero leadership team in activities such as continual improvement and business development
• Building a collaborative, 'carbon conscious' culture across the wider Mobility team, and acting as a champion for embedment of best practice transport decarbonisation approaches across the business

The successful candidate will have strong technical experience in providing strategic advice in transport assessment and management, with suitable knowledge of transport modelling and carbon assessment methods, and an aptitude for defining technical approaches that can be applied in new and innovative areas. This role is best suited to someone with a transport planning, modelling or carbon assessment background, but a passion for mitigating climate change through decarbonising transport is essential. We will also help you to broaden your experience or deepen your specialist skills in line with your career aspirations.

Your Team Our Transport Net Zero team are a group of carbon specialists that work as part of our wider Mobility Discipline. This team was established to guide our clients and colleagues through the complex challenge of transport decarbonisation and embed carbon thinking at the heart of our wider transport planning services. The team deliver a wide range of decarbonisation services including, but not limited to, carbon assessment and management for transport infrastructure projects; quantification and assessment of carbon to inform transport strategies and plans; development of carbon management policies and advice for local transport authorities; authoring of government guidance and development of industry best practice.

Since its inception three years ago, our Transport Net Zero team has been at the forefront of change in the industry. This includes authoring the Department for Transport's Quantifiable Carbon Reduction guidance; working with the Sub-National Transport Bodies to develop baseline emissions models and supporting regional decarbonisation strategies; advising local authority clients on the scale of and solutions to the transport decarbonisation challenge; and developing carbon management policies for major transport programmes and organisations.

As the largest supplier of professional services to local government, we are in an exciting position to influence change across the industry through engagement with our clients and upskilling our wider Mobility team to embed the skills and services we develop. We also invest heavily in R&D to further innovate and grow our offer, both across decarbonisation and climate resilience. Joining the team at this critical time for climate action presents a great opportunity to influence transport policies, shape WSP's and our client's decarbonisation approaches, and play a meaningful role on the national pathway to net zero.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…

• Experience in technical leadership roles, involving scoping and reviewing technical outputs, and requiring a pragmatic approach to resolve often complex issues
• Experience in project management and client facing roles, with confidence in adapting complex information into concise, plain-language summaries
• Experience in transport planning, including areas such as transport policy and strategy, and major scheme business case development. The ability to interpret model outputs from strategic modelling and transport assessment, including contextualising the results
• An understanding of the principles of Net Zero in a transport context and specific experience relating to carbon assessment is preferable
• Knowledge of the planning system, spatial planning decision making process, and development control is desirable but not essential.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to innovate beyond traditional processes and methods
• We would also welcome those with an environmental or engineering background, as long as you are able to work with the aforementioned modelling outputs
• Confidence in working in complex project teams (often cross-discipline) and ability to upskill staff on decarbonisation best practice
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• A deep interest and passion for delivering Net Zero

We are keen to hear from people who hold or who are currently working towards a professional qualification / chartership. 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.

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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. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.
• 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.

#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.