Operations and Safety (Intelligent Infrastructure) Speculative Opportunities

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Development and training opportunities

Health and wellbeing support

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking consultants to join the Operations & Safety group within Intelligent Infrastructure. This role involves providing high-value advisory services to public and private sector clients across the UK, focusing on technical areas such as operational safety and transport network operations.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and experience in consultancy-style projects. The position supports hybrid working arrangements and offers development opportunities, health and wellbeing programmes.

Qualifications

• Technical background with qualifications in operational safety or related fields.
• Experience on high-quality consultancy projects in relevant technical areas.
• Proven ability to analyse and interpret information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support the Operations & Safety group's technical areas.
• Conduct analysis and communicate findings to clients.
• Collaborate to deliver sustainable operating solutions.

Skills

Operational safety

Transport network operations

Human centred design

Policy monitoring & evaluation

Education

Relevant degree or similar higher education

Job description

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking consultants of all levels to provide support to the Operations & Safety group within Intelligent Infrastructure, contributing to high value advisory services for public and private sector clients across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the O&S group's six technical areas: operational safety, transport network operations, human centred design, strategy development, policy monitoring & evaluation, tunnel systems & operations.
• Conduct analysis and interpretation of information from various sources and communicate findings effectively to clients.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants, or contractors in transport, public sector or high‑risk environments to deliver sustainable and safe operating solutions.
• Assist in the design, operation and management of tunnels in the highway and utility sectors.

Qualifications

• Technical background with relevant qualifications (degree or similar higher education) in any of the six technical areas.
• Experience working on high‑quality consultancy‑style projects aligned with one of the six technical areas.
• Proven ability to analyse and interpret information from multiple sources and communicate findings effectively.
• Experience in a client, consultant or contractor role, ideally within transport, public sector or high‑risk environments.

Benefits

Hybrid working policy allowing two days a week from home, development and training opportunities, health and wellbeing support through the Thrive programme, and flexible working arrangements.

Application Process

Submit your CV. Applications will be reviewed against all current and anticipated vacancies.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.