Principal / Associate Management Consultant (Transformation Advisory) in Manchester

As a key member of our advisory team, you will be supporting clients through all aspects of business change. Working closely with clients and WSP colleagues, you will contribute to impactful change initiatives, manage project tasks and ensure successful delivery of project outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating the development of strategies and change plans.
• Supporting development of business cases and regulatory investment plans.
• Supporting the design of operating models and organisational structures.
• Developing and implementing delivery models for complex programmes.
• Assisting with business process development.
• Planning and delivering change initiatives.
• Driving communication and engagement efforts.

You will be joining the Transformation and Digital insights team, a growing advisory team with big ambitions. Typical projects include supporting the development of investment plans through to regulatory submission, advising on complex programme delivery, implementing a roadmap to bring a Client's sustainability strategy to life, assisting in implementing business changes to support a new digital solution, or helping to design a new operating model to accelerate growth or improve performance.

We are geographically spread and a highly connected team based in hubs across London, Manchester, and Birmingham. This role also offers the opportunity to contribute to the growth strategy for Advisory at WSP.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate

• Proven experience in delivering change management activities as part of larger transformation programmes.
• Hands-on experience supporting advisory commissions, with a focus on organisational design, change management, asset investment planning, or complex programme design and delivery.
• A passion for contributing to transformation projects across sectors such as infrastructure, utilities, defence, energy, or transportation.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to build strong client relationships.
• A keen interest in supporting business development activities and expanding expertise in this area.
• Relevant qualifications in Management Consulting, Change Management, Asset Management or Programme Management.

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.

About us & Benefits

We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 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. We offer work-life balance with hybrid working options, inclusive culture, health and wellbeing programs, flexible benefits, and development opportunities including training, mentoring, or Chartership.

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