Associate Director, Energy (Strategic Advisory)

WSP USA; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Project Director or Project Manager to join their decarbonisation advisory team. The ideal candidate will have a degree in economics or related fields and a proven track record in managing complex projects. Responsibilities include leading advisory projects, managing client relationships, and overseeing project delivery. The position offers hybrid working arrangements and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Health and wellbeing support

Gymflex scheme for gym memberships

Flexible working arrangements

Development and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrable track record of delivering complex consulting projects.
• Experience in leading teams and working under tight deadlines.
• Ability to develop client-facing relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead advisory projects in decarbonisation.
• Produce contractual deliverables and due diligence reports.
• Represent WSP at client meetings.

Skills

Client management skills

Communication skills in English

Team management

Analytical skills

Project coordination

Education

Degree in economics, engineering or business-related subject

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

PowerBI

SharePoint

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…

You will:

• Work directly with our clients to achieve their needs.
• Act as Project Director or Project Manager on a wide range of projects whilst helping to grow and develop our work with clients.
• Stay informed about industry trends and best practice.
• Oversee projects budget and financial performance.
• Undertake technical preparation, review and checking of deliverables within the team.
• Work collaboratively with the wider Strategic Advisory teams in WSP UK business to achieve our aims and objectives.

YOUR TEAM

WSP’s Investment and Transactions Advisory team is a leader in advising Government and private industry on decarbonisation and the associated commercial, economic and technical challenges and risks to be addressed to enable successful delivery policy and business plans. This requires individuals with the agility to work at strategic, ‘big picture’ level while being able to get into the detail to support selection process definition and delivery, negotiations support and final contract execution and business case assurance to secure Final Investment Decisions. This differentiates WSP by combining commercial, technical and operational expertise in order to create greater value for our clients in a sustainable way.

Following recent significant contract awards we are looking for ambitious, flexible and like minded individuals who are passionate about decarbonisation and who want to play a significant role in developing and delivering new industries in the public and private sectors in the UK mainly but also with the potential to leverage this capability internationally through the global WSP business.

What does your new role involve?

• Leading advisory projects to provide integrated commercial and technical advisory assignments in decarbonisation.
• Responsible for co‑ordinating the production of contractual deliverables and due diligence / assurance reports conveying complex commercial and technical issues in a simple form to support decision making, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Develop and manage relationships with existing and new clients. Pursue opportunities and lead the conversion into projects.
• Representing WSP at client meetings – you will need to demonstrate a good range of client management skills.
• Leading the analysis and preparing high quality reports.
• Coordinating project teams and assist with training and development of the wider team.
• Leverage the 70,000+ strong internal domain experts and specialist consultants to find answers to complex problems.
• Possibility of travel overseas for projects as contract work requires.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Degree level education in economics, engineering or business‑related subject.
• Recent demonstrable track record of successfully delivering a number of complex and/or high‑profile consulting projects is essential.
• Experience working in a leading engineering consultancy firm, accountancy firm, or other specialist consultancy.
• Experience in managing teams and co‑ordinating delivery of workstreams to tight deadlines.
• Strong spoken and written communication skills in English is required while additional language skills would be desirable.
• Ability to develop client‑facing relationships, with confidence communicating effectively with senior management teams of clients.
• A comprehensive knowledge of all major relevant software packages (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, PowerBI, SharePoint etc.).

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.

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 & 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 so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our 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.

Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. 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.

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.