Operations and Safety (Intelligent Infrastructure) Speculative Opportunities


Location
London
Hours
Full Time - Flexible working arrangements available including hybrid working (2 days from home per week)
Salary
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
About the Role
At WSP, you have the opportunity to work on projects that truly matter. Join our global Intelligent Infrastructure (II) business and contribute to landmark projects alongside some of the brightest minds in the field. The Operations & Safety (O&S) group within II delivers high-value advisory services to public and private sector clients, supporting sustainable and safe operating solutions aligned with Net Zero carbon and Vision Zero safety objectives.
The O&S group specialises in six key technical areas:
- Operational safety: helping clients understand and mitigate safety risks in designs, operations and technologies.
- Transport network operations: developing and assessing operational models, standards and procedures.
- Human centred design: applying human factors, ergonomics and behavioural science principles.
- Strategy development: advising on sustainable, resilient and people-focused strategies.
- Policy monitoring and evaluation: designing and executing multi-discipline monitoring frameworks.
- Tunnel systems & operations: supporting design, operation and management of tunnels in highway and utility sectors.
We are seeking enthusiastic consultants at all levels to support these capabilities. This is a speculative opportunity to join a close-knit community of talented individuals passionate about making a positive impact locally and globally. With over 69,000 employees worldwide, WSP offers a culture that embraces curiosity, innovation and diverse perspectives, providing a world of opportunity to shape a unique career.
Join us and imagine a better future for yourself and the communities we serve.
About Us
WSP is one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms, with over 72,800 passionate people united by a purpose to create positive, long-lasting impacts. In the UK and Ireland alone, we have over 9,000 professionals dedicated to local communities and supported by international expertise.
What’s in it for you?
We value work-life balance and offer a hybrid working policy to support flexibility. Our inclusive culture encourages you to bring your authentic self to work, supported by employee resource groups and a commitment to diversity and belonging. We prioritise health and wellbeing through initiatives like the Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, Gymflex scheme and menopause support. Flexible working hours, part-time options, additional leave purchase and the “WSP My Hour” scheme help you balance personal and professional life. We invest in your development through training, mentoring and support for professional Chartership.
Experience
- Relevant technical background with qualifications such as a degree or equivalent higher education in one or more of the six technical areas described.
- Experience working on consultancy-style projects aligned with operational safety, transport network operations, human centred design, strategy development, policy monitoring and evaluation, or tunnel systems and operations.
- Proven ability to analyse and interpret complex information from multiple sources and communicate findings effectively.
- Experience working as a client, consultant or contractor, ideally within transport, public sector or high-risk environments.
About you
- Enthusiastic and motivated to contribute to sustainable and safe infrastructure solutions.
- Strong communicator with the ability to work collaboratively in a diverse and inclusive environment.
- Passionate about innovation, continuous learning and making a positive impact on communities.
Qualifications
- Degree or similar higher education qualification relevant to the technical areas of Operations & Safety.
- Professional qualifications or memberships are advantageous but not essential.
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