WSP in the UK & Ireland

Principal Consultant, Industrial decarbonisation

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Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
4/20/2025
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Description
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.

A Little More About Your Role…

We're looking for an experienced professional to join us in this exciting role that blends technical expertise with team leadership and client relationship management. You'll be working on projects that help industrial companies reduce their carbon footprint and become more sustainable. This involves assessing their current operations, identifying opportunities for improvement, and implementing solutions that utilise the latest clean technologies. You'll also play a key role in developing strategies and plans to guide these companies on their sustainability journey.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Providing expert advice: You'll use your knowledge of industrial processes and sustainability best practices to advise clients on how to reduce their environmental impact.
  • Developing solutions: You'll work with clients to develop and implement strategies and plans to help them achieve their sustainability goals.
  • Leading and mentoring a team: You'll provide guidance and support to a team of sustainability professionals, helping them develop their skills and achieve their full potential.
  • Building strong client relationships: You'll act as a trusted advisor to your clients, understanding their needs and delivering exceptional service.
  • Contributing to business growth: You'll identify new opportunities and help to win new business for the company.
  • Support the management of a team of sustainability professionals.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing expert guidance on sustainability issues.
  • Develop and implement sustainability strategies and plans for industrial clients.
  • Lead the preparation of high-quality proposals and reports.
  • Contribute to business development and identify new opportunities.
  • Represent WSP at industry events and contribute to thought leadership.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…

  • Experience in sustainability consulting or a related field, with experience in managing teams and delivering projects.
  • You will have a good understanding of industrial processes, energy systems, and sustainability principles.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: You're able to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues at all levels.
  • You understand the business side of sustainability consulting and can identify and pursue new opportunities.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

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.

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