Overview

Data Consultant role at WSP. Join our Intelligent Infrastructure team to support transport clients with data analytics, data management practices and cloud-based implementation.

What you will do

• Lead tasks as part of a team on projects to provide client facing advisory and assurance services, mainly working with spatial data analysis including GIS
• Collaborate with clients, partners, and supply chains to solve complex business and technical problems
• Lead small teams to implement data engineering, analytics and reporting solutions
• Conduct exploratory data analysis and develop data science models to uncover insights
• Support development of data strategy and roadmaps for data initiatives and solution design for clients
• Act as a technical authority and provide assurance services
• Contribute to proposals and help plan and deliver work within a project or programme environment
• Act as a Data champion within the team and in global networks, providing mentorship and guidance across projects and bids

What we are looking for

• Undergraduate or higher degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent professional experience
• Experience in spatial data analysis, including GIS data analysis and proficiency with GIS tools
• Experience delivering technical tasks within data projects
• Client-facing experience such as gathering requirements, presenting analysis, or facilitating testing of solutions
• Conducting discovery activities and working with stakeholders at all levels
• Strong analytical skills and creative problem solving
• Experience with data tools and technologies such as SQL, Python, etc
• Delivery of data reporting solutions using Power BI or other BI tools
• Exposure to data management best practices, including data quality
• Development of data documentation for data processes and solutions

What’s in it for you

• Work-life balance with hybrid working policy (two days from home per week) and opportunities to collaborate in offices across the UK
• Inclusivity and belonging with a culture that values diverse backgrounds
• Health & wellbeing support through Thrive programme, Virtual GP, workplace adjustments, Gymflex, and menopause support
• Flexible time options including WSP My Hour for personal activities, part-time and flexible working arrangements, and leave flexibility
• Development support through training, mentoring, and Chartership opportunities

About us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms with thousands of employees globally and a strong UK presence dedicated to delivering positive, long-lasting impacts through innovation and inclusion.

EEO statement

We encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and will provide workplace adjustments on request.