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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. Embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. Experience a world of opportunity and shape a career as unique as you.

Based in our Belgium - Brussels Office.

WSP is at the forefront of providing policy and economic advisory services to the public and private sector. As a market leader in chemicals and water policy and a significant player in industrial emissions, air quality, circular economy, taxonomy, and biodiversity, we aim to become the number one source of policy and economics expertise across the EU and UK in major environmental fields. Working with us will bring you into contact with policymakers at the highest level, and your input will contribute to protecting and improving the environment for millions across multiple countries. Our collaborations with governments, EU institutions, international bodies like the United Nations and World Bank, industry associations, and major global companies extend our positive influence worldwide.

Our policy and economics team is based across the UK (London, Reading, Bristol, Manchester) and Belgium (Brussels). The team collaborates with our broader global advisory services, comprising environmental specialists in over 50 countries with more than 73,000 members. Our Belgium team seeks to strengthen our presence in EU policy-making. Located in Brussels, our multidisciplinary team will involve you in EU projects from day one, providing training, career development, and personal support to help you become a recognized expert in your fields of interest.

This role supports the growth of our European environmental policy and economics business. You will work on projects related to water, hazardous chemicals, industrial emissions, air quality, natural capital, ecosystem services, climate change, waste, and resources, among other specialized areas. We seek candidates with experience in these areas, joining us during a period of strong workload and ambitious growth plans.

The role requires proven experience in applying economic theory and socio-economic techniques to environmental policies at international levels, including cost-benefit and cost-effectiveness analysis, ex-post evaluation, impact assessment, valuation of health and social effects, and assessing economic competitiveness.

This is an exceptional opportunity for career development, exposure to diverse projects, and international travel within a friendly and supportive environment. European skills are particularly valued.

• Proven experience managing socio-economic projects related to environmental, health, or safety policies, preferably in consultancy, with a focus on delivering high-quality work to clients and maintaining a commercial focus.
• Mathematical and quantitative analysis, data/statistical modeling skills.
• Experience with survey design, market analysis, socio-economic analysis, regulatory impact assessment.
• Familiarity with government and business statistics from international sources.
• Experience in policy development techniques, evaluation of measures, cost-benefit analysis, data collection and validation, stakeholder engagement.
• Track record in developing professional networks, securing new business, and delivering successful proposals (senior consultant level).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to produce clear, concise reports in English.
• Organizational skills, initiative, and ability to plan and meet deadlines.
• Undergraduate degree in economics or related field; focus on microeconomics or public policy is advantageous.
• Postgraduate qualification in economics, environmental science/technology, engineering, law, or policy is preferred, especially if combined with an economics degree.

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