Global Social Risk & Development Lead

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP seeks an International Social Development Specialist to support and grow its lender advisory and ESG due diligence business. You will provide technical leadership on social risk across infrastructure, renewable energy, mining and urban development globally.

You will focus on land acquisition, involuntary resettlement and livelihoods, advising on stakeholder engagement and social impact assessment in line with international lender requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience leading international Environmental and Social Due Diligence (ESDD) and Social Impact Assessments (SIA).
• Expertise in land acquisition, involuntary resettlement and livelihood restoration.
• Strong capability in stakeholder engagement, gender and social inclusion, and due diligence reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead major international ESDD, SIA, human rights and social risk assessments across infrastructure, energy, mining and urban development projects.
• Direct identification, assessment and management of social risks during project development, construction and operation.
• Provide expert guidance on land acquisition, resettlement, livelihoods, stakeholder engagement and social impact mitigation.
• Develop and review Social Management Plans, RAPs, LRPs, Labour Management Plans and engagement plans.
• Define corrective actions, monitoring and verification aligned with lender requirements and best practice.

Job description

WSP seeks an International Social Development Specialist to support and grow its lender advisory and ESG due diligence business. You will provide technical leadership on social risk across infrastructure, renewable energy, mining and urban development globally.

You will focus on land acquisition, involuntary resettlement and livelihoods, advising on stakeholder engagement and social impact assessment in line with international lender requirements.