Senior Consultant (Digital Advisory) in London

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.

A little more about your role… Are you passionate about solving complex challenges with digital solutions? Do you enjoy bringing innovative ideas to life through rapid prototyping and collaborative problem-solving? This is your chance to join a growing and supportive Digital Advisory team at WSP where you’ll help shape the future of digital consultancy across infrastructure, public services, and the built environment.

You’ll work closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams to define problems, shape solutions, and deliver impactful digital interventions. From leading multidisciplinary teams, supporting and supervising others to deliver complex digital advisory tasks to driving innovation and proactively tackling issues impacting the team and projects — you will be recognised as a ‘go to’ person for subject matter expertise whilst applying structured methods to understand client problems and translate findings into practical insights, helping clients make confident, informed decisions about digital investments.

You’ll have the opportunity to work across sectors including transport, energy, water, local government and healthcare, supporting the design and delivery of data-enabled, user-centred services. This role has come about due to continued growth in our digital offering, providing you with strong development prospects and the ability to make a tangible impact from day one.

We offer a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive culture that values your growth — whether that’s through mentoring, training or gaining professional certifications.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• A strong understanding of digital consultancy and transformation, with the ability to collaboratively define problems and shape practical, outcome-focused solutions for clients.
• Experience leading discovery and problem-definition activities, including facilitating workshops, synthesising insights, and translating complex information into clear recommendations.
• A proven track record of developing and delivering digital MVPs, prototypes, or proof of concepts, taking ownership of defined workstreams and day-to-day delivery decisions.
• The ability to apply detailed business and data analysis skills to inform solution design, operating models, and delivery roadmaps.
• Confidence working directly with clients and multidisciplinary teams, positively influencing the client experience and supporting others to deliver high-quality outputs.
• Experience supporting and supervising junior team members on more complex tasks, providing guidance, quality assurance, and constructive feedback.
• An understanding of commercial and project management considerations, including scope, programme, budget, and risk management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present insights, options, and recommendations clearly to client and internal stakeholders.
• Willingness and ability to travel to client offices or sites as required.

What industry-recognised skills we’re looking for…

• Chartered Associate
• BCS Business Analysis Practitioner
• Prince2 Practitioner, AgilePM Practitioner or Scrum Master
• Prosci Change Management Practitioner

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. 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.

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.
• 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.