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Do you have a keen interest in Environmental Policy and an enthusiasm for developing solutions to complex and challenging problems? Are you looking for the ideal opportunity to take you career in environmental consultancy to the next level? If so, we are seeking a high-calibre consultant or senior consultant to join our Environmental Policy and Economics team with a focus on Water Policy.

Our team has a long established and evolving business delivering environmental consultancy and advice to clients within the UK, the EU and worldwide. This role will sit within our Environmental Policy and Economics team, which focuses on delivering sustainability advisory services, working in partnership with our clients to deliver the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Our Environmental Policy and Economics Team is at the forefront of providing policy, technical and economic advice on the development and implementation of environmental policy and business response to policy. In the field of water policy we work alongside our WSP team of water specialists, who cover all aspects of water science, as well as technical experts across other relevant technical disciplines such as climate change.

Our current projects in the area of Water Policy are for customers such as the European Commission, the European Environment Agency, national governments across Europe and the including UK, international organisations (e.g. World Bank), industry associations and companies. Our projects directly influence the development and improvement of environmental policies at national and international level.

The successful candidate would both support and lead the delivery of projects, and in winning new work. We are particularly interested in candidates who have some water science background – either academic or through work experience - which would help inform the implementation of some of the technical aspects of these projects.

If you have: a keen interest and proven experience in public policy on water; are able to analyse and interrogate data; and communicate clearly both verbally and in writing, then we want to hear from you.

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WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Work-life balance?

WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important – whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself.

Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Diversity?

We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.

Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP’s Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential.

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.

Med24 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.

Flex your time?

For improved work life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development?

We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training or mentoring.

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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.

Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.

This role will support WSP’s Environmental Policy and Economics Team, working with a range of clients in industry, local and national government bodies and/or international institutions.

Working across multiple projects to provide solutions for our clients, you will be comfortable working in a team environment, be self-starting and ready to take the initiative to make effective decisions. As Senior Consultant, you will have the opportunity to manage projects and lead the preparation of proposals to secure new work for the team. You will have experience in a consultancy environment or other relevant industry with a core specialism in water policy. As Consultant, you will support project managers with the delivery of projects and proposals, you will have the opportunity to manage tasks.

You will work in multi-disciplinary teams, contributing to policy development, implementation and evaluation; cost-benefit analysis; information/ data collection and analysis; stakeholder consultation; report writing and verbal presentation.

You will join an enthusiastic and supportive team and experience a challenging and fulfilling work environment. There are opportunities for ongoing and structured career development within the field of Water Policy and across WSP’s wider consultancy business.

Skills / Experience

Essential:

• Knowledge and proven experience working in development and/or implementation of water policy and legislation (such as the Water Framework Directive, Drinking Water Directive, Floods Directive)

• A keen interest in furthering your career in water policy

• Demonstrable experience in standard techniques in policy development and implementation : policy development and implementation; evaluation of technical / policy measures; cost-benefit analysis; data collection, validation and analysis; and stakeholder consultation (with a focus on water policy)

• Analytical techniques such as: survey design and execution; market analysis; socio-economic analysis; regulatory impact assessment

• Excellent communication skills and ability to write concise reports in English

• Knowledge on/experience with water science is desirable

• Understanding of the development of public policy and the methods for assessing the economic and environmental impacts of government action

Qualifications

Essential:

Postgraduate qualification in environmental science / technology, economics, engineering, law or policy OR relevant undergraduate degree and experience.