Job Description

Data Consultant role at WSP in the UK & Ireland

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 through technology-enabled change. Join our Intelligent Infrastructure discipline and make a tangible impact by contributing to high-profile public sector projects. You will play a key role in supporting clients like National Highways and Danish Road Directorate as SMEs for transport data, providing expertise in data analysis, data management practices, and cloud-based implementations.

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 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

Your team

This role sits within the II System and Infrastructure business and will form a key part of the growing Data and Architecture Capability, which is our centre of excellence for digital skills. The II S&I team is growing rapidly to deliver exciting projects in areas such as connected and autonomous vehicles, next generation traffic control systems, 5G, and digital twin. We are developing our technology capabilities to meet these demands and have opportunities for technology specialists to join our Digital and Data consultancy capability. The Capability team provides a community of colleagues working in and around technology to help you deliver effectively and support your professional development through training, mentoring and opportunities to stretch your capabilities.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

• 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

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 with a hybrid working policy; flexibility to work from home two days a week and access to modern offices across the UK
• Inclusivity & Belonging: we welcome varied backgrounds and perspectives and support an authentic workplace
• Health & Wellbeing: Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme, menopause support
• Flex your time: WSP My Hour, part-time and flexible working arrangements, option to purchase additional leave, flexible bank holidays
• Your development: training, mentoring, and opportunities for Chartership
• #WeAreWSP: commitment to equal opportunity and disability inclusion

If you are a qualified candidate who shares our passion for digital transformation in transport, we would welcome your application.

Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom