Systems and Infrastructure (Intelligent Infrastructure) Speculative Opportunities

Job Description

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.

To find out more about our Intelligent Infrastructure (II) business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Intelligent Infrastructure services (I&I) | WSP

The Systems & Infrastructure group of II provides high‑value advisory and design services that strive to make everyday transportation and infrastructure cleaner, safer and more enjoyable through the use of technology.

Capabilities

• Connectivity – Offering Business and Technical advice on a wide range of solutions that interconnect applications and devices to support clients’ diverse needs. Providing Standards Advisory, Technical Assurance and Design services in the 4G/5G, LPWAN, Unified Communications, WAN and Fibre technology areas.
• Cyber security – Our Cyber Security services support clients operating Critical National Infrastructure, with specialists across the cyber security lifecycle for all non‑classical‑IT, IoT and mixed environments.
• Data and architecture – We advise clients on what is possible and use data to deliver their objectives. We use analytics and data science techniques to put the right information in the hands of decision makers. Our architects leverage transport domain expertise to work across business, application, and technology layers to enable client solutions.
• Digital infrastructure design – Using data in digital models so that geographic and technical constraints affecting a new roadside technology design works first time when implemented in the real‑world environment.
• Systems – We apply systems engineering and systems thinking to delivery of complex solutions. The focus of our capability is on the specification, procurement, verification and validation of primarily operational technology systems.

We are seeking enthusiastic consultants, engineers and project managers at all levels to support our capabilities above. We also have specific current vacancies open – search for ‘Intelligent Infrastructure’.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Experience in working on high‑quality consultancy‑style projects aligned with one or more of the technical areas described above.
• Experience working either as a client, consultant or contractor, ideally within a transport, public sector or high‑risk environment.
• A degree in a relevant engineering discipline and the added recognition of a professional registration with an accredited institute, or equivalent industry experience.

Please submit your CV for this position, and it will be reviewed against all current and anticipated vacancies.

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. Additionally, we also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. You can also benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits programme, 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.