Senior Consultant (Operational Safety)

Wsp

The Role

Overview

Provide expert operational safety consultancy across transport infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • risk assessment
  • safety policy
  • capability development
  • client advice
  • project delivery
  • stakeholder liaison

Tasks

-Working collaboratively with other specialists across WSP providing subject matter expert insight to safety risk assessments, operating procedures, policy and major projects etc -Supporting the growth of the Operational Safety capability to support delivery against its ambitions, helping drive delivery and business sustainability, with a particular focus on supporting the development of early career professionals. -Working with our Clients, to provide expert advice to support their objectives. -Undertake lead responsible roles for technical packages of work in terms of time, cost and quality of the output, ultimately ensuring customer satisfaction throughout delivery. -Engaging with stakeholders who have relevant insight to specific topics, e.g. emergency services, operational staff, highway authorities and breakdown recovery operators -Presenting findings and recommendations to client forums and industry stakeholders

Requirements

  • safety integration
  • risk assessments
  • data analysis
  • stakeholder management
  • consultancy
  • degree

What You Bring

-A passion in working towards systematic safety integration (e.g., the safe system approach and Vision Zero -Experience preparing and/or reviewing safety risk assessments, particularly in the transport domain. -Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to undertake qualitative and quantitative data analysis. -Excellent stakeholder relationships and collaboration skills. -A proven track record in a consultancy role or can demonstrate the aptitude and skills required to provide excellent consultancy support. -A conscientious approach with attention to detail and an ability to work under your own initiative. -A degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline (e.g. civil engineering, transport studies, geography, psychology, arts) or are a technician with BTEC, HNC/HND and an appropriate level of experience. -Experience contributing to or developing client proposals

The Company

About Wsp

-Partners with clients to create sustainable, efficient, and resilient solutions. -Known for iconic projects like the One World Trade Center and London's Crossrail. -Provides cutting-edge services in transportation, energy, water, and commercial developments. -Blends technical expertise with deep industry knowledge to solve complex challenges globally.

Sector Specialisms

Waste Management and Landfill

Water & Wastewater Tunnels

Water and Wastewater Treatment

Water Supply and Distribution

Parks and Open Spaces

Rail and Transit Advisory

Rail Design

Rail Electrification

Rail Planning

Refurbishment and Retrofit

Risk and Resilience for Bridges and Civil Structures

Stormwater and Flood Risk Management

Structural Engineering for Healthcare

Sustainability and ESG Solutions

Sustainable Building Consulting

Sustainable Design for Healthcare

Tailings & Mine Waste Management

Train Control Systems

Tunnel Seismic and Earthquake Engineering

Tunnel Structural Engineering

Waste and Resources Sector (including thermal treatment, biomass energy, carbon capture, materials recovery facilities, organic waste treatment, advanced conversion, waste transfer facilities, landfill management)

Healthcare Strategy and Planning

Property Consultancy

Cost Management

Project and Programme Management

Life Sciences Strategy