Social Value Consultant (Policy Monitoring & Evaluation) in Guildford

Working in WSP's Intelligent Infrastructure (II) Operations and Safety Group, you will collaborate with specialists across the firm to embed social value into client operations, supporting major infrastructure projects in Highways, Rail and Energy. Your role will involve matching your expertise in social value and monitoring & evaluation to programmatic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Development and ownership of a client's Social Value framework at a regional or project level, setting priorities and actions.
• Undertake local needs analyses to understand the challenges communities face and how best to address these through project delivery.
• Co-create bespoke social value plans for projects.
• Work with Project Directors and the wider team to ensure they understand the social value commitments and that there is budget available to deliver them.
• Working collaboratively with our clients and partners, to provide expert social value advice to help them deliver their objectives and optimise benefits.
• Deliver, measure and report on social value against client KPIs.
• Advocacy for Social Value within a wider supply chain through communication and dissemination activities.
• Contributing to the growth of the wider Monitoring and Evaluation capability team to support delivery against its ambitions.

Qualifications & Experience

• A passion for evidence-informed decision-making, championing the role for robust Social Value evidence.
• Experience evaluating and measuring Social Value data.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills (e.g. statistical, economic or social research).
• Experience articulating qualitative and quantitative impact stories through case studies.
• Expertise in fostering successful collaborations and communicating insights to a wide range of audiences, fostering engagement and buy‑in.
• Ideally, a proven track record of working collaboratively and enthusiastically in a multi‑partner environment (major programme, procurement channels etc.), multi‑tasking as required to meet the needs of the programme.

Benefits & Development

• WSP offers a hybrid working policy with the flexibility to work from home up to two days per week, along with opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.
• WSP welcomes applicants from varied backgrounds and encourages authentic selves at work, supporting each other with employee resource groups and a culture of inclusion and belonging.
• Our Thrive programme, virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme (up to 40% off gym memberships), and a comprehensive menopause support package are available to support health and wellbeing.
• WSP offers "WSP My Hour" allowing an hour each day of personal activities, optional part‑time and flexible arrangements, additional leave purchasing, and flexible bank holiday use.
• Development and training are supported through mentoring, training, and opportunities to attain chartership.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.