Overview

Senior Systems Consultant (Intelligent Infrastructure) role at WSP in the UK & Ireland.

WSP is looking for a Systems Consultant to join our Intelligent Infrastructure team. We provide consultancy and systems engineering services to transport clients across the UK and overseas. You will contribute to the capability of our digital systems engineering consultancy team, providing advice, assurance and delivery to clients across the system engineering lifecycle.

You will be part of a team that uses a tailored blend of lifecycle, service and business change delivery methods to provide high quality strategic advice, technical assurance, solution guidance, specification, system design, architecture, and testing assurance to mostly government clients. You will work closely with your clients, sometimes as their first point of contact, for technical advice. You will challenge assumptions and bring client solutions that create genuine benefit and exceed expectations. Our immediate need is for a consultant who can autonomously deliver project work associated with operational technology (e.g. signs and signals) on the English trunk road network, guiding more junior members of staff and reporting into our technical leads.

In this Role You Will

• Think strategically and build relationships – apply thought leadership and build strong relationships with our clients and suppliers.
• Collaborate effectively with the team – plug gaps as needed, work with a variety of clients and colleagues, coach/develop colleagues, and share successes.
• Be balanced and pragmatic, knowing when to apply processes and plans (systematic) and when to apply flexible systems thinking.
• Join the dots and work across disciplines.
• Work independently in client facing environments and define project requirements for yourself. Use a strong problem-solving mindset, work effectively in ambiguous situations and escalate to senior staff when required.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate

• A degree in a relevant engineering discipline and professional registration with an accredited institute, or equivalent industry experience.
• At least practitioner level against all the INCOSE Systems Engineering Competency Framework core competencies, and practitioner level across a broad range of professional, management and technical competencies.
• Domain knowledge in a relevant industry (e.g., transportation or operational technology, business IT, software or engineering consultancy).
• Experience of applying systems assurance to sizeable projects and programmes, and experience in client-facing roles.

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800+ people are united by the purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and supported by international brainpower.

What’s in it for you

Work-life balance
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, promoting integrity and respect, and embracing a culture of inclusion. We have employee resource groups to support this culture.

Health & Wellbeing
We support you with Thrive (health and wellbeing), Virtual GP services, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex discounts, and menopause support.

Flex your time
WSP My Hour allows taking one hour per day for personal activities, with flexible time adjustments. Part-time and flexible working arrangements are available, along with the option to purchase additional leave and to use your bank holiday entitlement as desired.

Your development
We invest in your growth through training, mentoring, or Chartership support.

#WeAreWSP
We encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of background. We interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and can provide workplace adjustments if needed.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology
• Industries: Professional Services

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