Job Description
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
A little more about your role…
Digital is changing the way we deliver and over the coming years will help the Water industry achieve AMP8 delivery targets. Emerging technologies such as Generative Design, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Twins and advanced analytics will change at pace and will play a significant role transforming our industry to deliver more sustainable, high quality outcomes.
We are supporting our clients who are pushing the boundaries of technology to increase productivity and deliver real efficiencies throughout the asset lifecycle including operations, strategy, planning, design, procurement and build stages of their programmes.
The Digital Consultant will play a crucial role in driving digital transformation and innovation within our team. This position is essential for identifying opportunities for process improvement and automation, recommending and integrating digital tools, and ensuring alignment with team and business goals. You will be expected to challenge our teams approach to how they work, and support them to adopt and embed digital tools into their work. You will help our teams to improve the integration between the software packages they use, improving efficiency in delivery. The Digital Consultant will support solution development, provide technical support, facilitate training and documentation, and foster a culture of innovation.
- Process Improvement and Automation: Work with our teams to review current processes and workflows. Identify pain points and opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements.
- Challenge Existing Practice: Proactively identify areas for improvement and innovation.
- Digital Tools Recommendation: Identify and integrate digital tools to streamline operations. Leverage technologies such as BIM, computational design, and data analytics.
- Value Case Development: Create compelling arguments for project value, including benefits, costs, and potential ROI.
- Requirements Gathering: Collect and document stakeholder needs to develop accurate scope for solution development
- Solution Development: Create and implement effective solutions to meet specific needs. Leverage digital delivery and design technology to support our team.
- Implementation Support: Plan, test, and train to ensure smooth and successful solution implementation.
- Innovation: Develop new ideas and approaches to improve processes and create value. Generate ideas, involve clients, and collaborate with suppliers and innovators.
What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…
- Undergraduate or higher Degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent professional experience and qualifications
- A clear understanding of the wider digital developments and associated benefits in the water or construction industry;
- Experience of digital project delivery;
- Good knowledge of programming languages and data integration tools such as Python and FME;
- Experience in the use of Desktop GIS packages such as QGIS and ArcGIS Pro, as well as web based technologies for creating interactive web maps and applications;
- Appreciation and awareness of a variety of programming languages, visualisation, modelling and automation packages and their interoperability;
- Experience of management of data and the use of data to drive decision making;
- Possess strong communication skills to effectively understand team requirements and influence behaviors, fostering a culture of innovation.
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.
Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
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.
With us, you can. Apply today.
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About Us
We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 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
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.
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 & Diversity
We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.
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 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
Flex your time
To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
Your development
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
#WeAreWSP
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.
