Data Consultant - Intelligent Infrastructure

Help turn data into insight that shapes real‑world infrastructure decisions. As part of our Intelligent Infrastructure team, you will work on projects that combine data, analysis, and client insight to support better decisions across transport, environment, and public sector services. You will support clients such as National Highways and the Department for Transport on projects ranging from analysing network performance data to contributing to national programmes such as Data for Road Safety (DFRS) and developing machine‑learning proofs of concept using real‑world data, while helping turn fragmented datasets into usable platforms that support operational decisions and future investment.

What you'll be doing

• Independently deliver tasks and work packages within data projects, from initial exploration through to delivery.
• Analyse and interpret data from a range of sources such as operational, asset, or service data to generate insight.
• Build clear, practical outputs including dashboards, reports, or simple data models that support decision‑making.
• Work directly with clients to understand problems, shape analysis, and communicate findings.
• Contribute to discovery activities, helping define what data is needed and how it can be used.
• Bring together data from multiple sources, understanding and modelling relationships between datasets to support integration and create a clear, usable data view.
• Apply good practice in data management/governance, documentation, and technical assurance.

Experience and approach

• Experience working with data in a consultancy, client, or delivery environment.
• Comfortable working independently on defined tasks, with support where needed.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to move from data to insight.
• Ability to communicate clearly, explaining technical outputs to non‑technical audiences.
• Experience working with clients or stakeholders to understand problems and shape solutions.
• A practical, problem‑solving approach rather than a focus on tools or theory.

Technical Skills

• Good working knowledge of tools such as SQL, Python, or Power BI.
• Experience working with structured datasets to answer real‑world questions.
• Understanding of data management and governance fundamentals.

What’s in it for you?

• Work‑life balance: Hybrid working policy offering the flexibility to work from home two days a week while collaborating in modern offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds, encouraging a culture of inclusion and belonging.
• Health & Wellbeing: Access to a virtual GP service, a Thrive programme for health improvement, and other benefits such as the Gymflex scheme and comprehensive menopause support.
• Flex your time: “WSP My Hour” allows you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with flexibility to make up time.
• Your development: Opportunities for training, mentoring, and chartership to support your professional growth.

EEO Statement: 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.