Jobs at WSP in Spain

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.

Due to our continued expansion into the Nuclear sector, WSP is currently recruiting for a Lead Consultant - Nuclear Safety Engineer with a background in the Nuclear Industry.

A little more about your role…

1. As a recognised and well-connected expert in delivering system safety to the Nuclear industry, you will be leading and providing innovative solutions to our Clients through the generation of safety services, e.g. planning, safety engineering and risk analysis assessments across the project lifecycle (design, construction, testing, operation, decommissioning).
2. With a pragmatic systems thinking approach and a desire to strive for the highest quality standards, you will enjoy working with safety critical systems in an intensely regulated safety environment and will have demonstrated capability in the provision of licensing support and production of Nuclear Safety Cases in support of safety certifications.
3. As a lead Nuclear safety specialist, you will be expected to liaise with system developers, systems engineers, testers, equipment operators, facility managers, third-parties and certification and regulatory bodies (e.g. inspectors) and be able to communicate across all levels of the sector.
4. You will also have gained a track record of developing business opportunities in the Nuclear sector and be strongly aware of the competing needs and constraints on capabilities, availabilities of resources, time and cost.
5. Through practical experience, you will have gained a deep knowledge of the Nuclear regulatory environment, its legislation e.g. (NIA), and licensing, including the role and operation of the ONR and its application of SAPs/TAGs in reference to UK nuclear safety and security, as well as being familiar with the activities performed by organisations such as the IAEA, environment agency (EA) and others responsible for safety in the nuclear sector.
6. As a team player and keen to build strong working relationships, you will also be part of a wider team helping to solve complex safety and systems integration problems for our clients on major infrastructure programmes in Industries such as rail, transportation.
7. As well as a willingness and openness to provide expert advice to our clients and your colleagues, you will also have a commitment to mentor Early Career Professionals and develop teams accordingly.

What we are looking for you to demonstrate…

1. A degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
2. Chartered status with a relevant professional body.
3. Significant post-degree experience in delivering systems safety and systems integration in the Nuclear Industry.
4. Demonstrated expertise in nuclear installation safety and security legislation.
5. Significant business development experience in the Nuclear sector.
6. Experience in the creation and coordination of Systems Engineering and Safety Assurance artefacts such as architectures (functional and system), requirements, verification and validation documents, compliance statements, integrated schedules, design risk assessments (safety and CDM) and FMEA, HAZOP, ALARP assessments.
7. Experience in Systems Engineering across various stages of a project lifecycle.
8. A background in client-facing roles, and/or experience in stakeholder engagement.
9. Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
10. Innovative Ideas for the development of systems engineering services.
11. Can achieve a national security clearance equivalent to a BPSS standard, or higher, within a reasonable period.

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.