Overview

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WSP is looking for an experienced Data Consultant to join our industry-leading Intelligent Infrastructure team. We provide technical professional services to transport clients throughout the UK and overseas to deliver tangible value for through technology enabled change. You can join our Intelligent Infrastructure discipline and make a tangible impact by contributing to high-profile public sector projects. You\'ll play a key role in supporting clients like National Highways and Danish Road Directorate as SMEs for transport data. We provide expertise in data analysis, data management practices, and cloud-based implementation, delivering solutions for clients including National Highways and TfWRL.

As a Technical Data Consultant, you will 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 which will be a required proficiency. You will also have access to a range of benefits, including targeted professional development and training to help you grow and develop at WSP.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborating with clients, partners, and supply chains to solve complex business and technical problems
• Leading 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, roadmaps for data initiatives and solution design for our clients
• Acting as a technical authority and providing assurance services
• Contributing to proposals and helping to plan and deliver work within a project or programme environment
• Acting as a Data champion within our team and in our global networks, providing mentorship, support and guidance across projects and bids

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or higher Degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent professional experience and qualifications
• Experience in spatial data analysis, including GIS data analysis and proficiency with various GIS tools
• Experience in independently 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 to understand their needs
• Strong analytical skills and a proven ability to think creatively to solve problems
• Experience of utilizing a variety of data tools and technologies such as SQL, Python, etc
• Delivery of data reporting solutions using Power BI/other BI tools
• Exposure to best practices in data management, including data quality
• Development of data documentation for data processes and solutions

About Us and Benefits

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. We offer work-life balance, inclusive culture, health & wellbeing programs, flexible working options, and development opportunities including training, mentoring, and Chartership. We support reasonable workplace adjustments and provide benefits such as the Thrive wellbeing program and a gym membership discount as part of our flexible benefits program.

What’s in It for You

Work-life balance
Hybrid working policy with flexibility to work from home two days a week and collaborate in modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging
We welcome applicants from varied backgrounds and encourage people to bring their whole selves to work. We promote inclusion through employee resource groups and a culture of respect.

Health & Wellbeing
Thrive program, Virtual GP service, workplace adjustments, and menopause support package.

Flex your time
WSP My Hour allowing one hour each day for personal activities; options for part-time and flexible working arrangements, and use of bank holidays as needed.

Your development
We invest in training, mentoring, and Chartered status where applicable.

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