Senior / Principal Consultant (Transformation Advisory) in Manchester

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… We aspire to be a catalyst of change in modernising our industry, leading with passion and purpose. As a key member of our delivery team, you will steer clients through all aspects of business change. Working closely with clients and WSP colleagues, you will shape impactful change initiatives, guide project delivery and ensure successful delivery of project outcomes.

Your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Leading the development of strategies and change plans.
• Setting up and driving the design of operating models and organisational structures.
• Shaping with business process development.
• Planning and delivering large-scale change initiatives.
• Designing and driving complex communication and engagement efforts.
• Setting up effective teams and acting as a line manager.

You will be joining Transformation and Digital Insights team, a growing capability with big ambitions. Our projects are diverse, ranging from helping clients bring their sustainability strategies to life through their organisations and people, to supporting the implementation of digital solutions, or designing client organisations to drive growth and improvement. Each project offers unique complexities and the chance to deliver exceptional client experiences with a focus on sustainable results. Although geographically spread, we are a tightly connected team based in hubs across London, Manchester, and Birmingham. This role also offers the unique opportunity to actively contribute to the growth strategy for Transformation at WSP. Your insights will help shape a high‑performing, market‑recognised advisory practice.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…

• Experience owning project delivery autonomously with limited direction as part of larger transformation programmes, with a focus on organisational design and/or change management.
• Hands‑on experience being responsible for advisory commissions, including project management elements and project commercials.
• Experience leading others on complex tasks, setting up and managing teams.
• A passion for contributing to transformation projects across our key sectors such as infrastructure, utilities, defence, energy, or transportation, with ambitions to grow and develop.
• Strong technical knowledge and experience applying in practical project and client situations in your area of focus.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to build strong client relationships at senior levels and communicate complex information clearly to clients and colleagues.
• Business development experience through project extensions, formal and informal proposal development, identifying wider market offerings and leveraging network to recognise opportunities.
• Relevant qualifications in Management Consulting or Change Management, with a practical interest in problem‑solving and change methodologies.

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.

About Us 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. 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.