Principal​/Associate Infrastructure Delivery Advisory Consultant

Overview

Principal / Associate Infrastructure Delivery Advisory Consultant – WSP in the UK & Ireland

• Procurement and Contract Strategies:
  Develop and implement effective procurement and contract strategies to support project objectives, ensuring they are aligned with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Delivery model design:
  Advise on delivery model design and development on major infrastructure projects and programmes.
• Value-Based Procurement:
  Implement value-based procurement practices to maximise value for money, incorporating sustainability and social value considerations into procurement decisions.
• Procurement Assurance:
  Conduct procurement assurance activities to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and standards, identifying and mitigating risks in the procurement process.
• Contract Advisory:
  Provide expert advice on contract management, negotiation, and administration, with a focus on NEC contracts, to manage risks and leverage opportunities.
• Delivery Advisory:
  Advise on project delivery strategies for major infrastructure projects and programmes.
• Sector Expertise:
  Apply deep sector-specific knowledge in water, energy, and transport to advise on best practices, innovations, and strategic approaches to infrastructure project and programme delivery.

• Education:
  
  A bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, procurement, business, or a related field.
• Professional
  
  Qualifications:
  
  MCIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) or CEng (Chartered Engineer) status.
• Experience:
  
  Significant experience in commercial, procurement, and delivery roles within the infrastructure sector, including hands-on experience with NEC contracts.
• Sector Knowledge:
  Proven track record in the water, energy, and transport sectors, with a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities within these industries.
• Skills:
  
  Strategic thinking, negotiation, and communication skills. Experience leading teams, managing stakeholders, and driving procurement and delivery excellence.

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 people are united by a common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion.

• Work-life balance:
  Hybrid working policy with the flexibility to work from home two days a week and access to modern offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Belonging: A culture that welcomes varied backgrounds and experiences, with employee resource groups promoting inclusivity.
• Health & Wellbeing:
  Thrive programme, Virtual GP, workplace adjustments, Gymflex, and menopause support.
• Flex Your Time: WSP My Hour for personal time, part-time and flexible working arrangements, leave options, and bank holiday flex.
• Your Development:
  Training, mentoring, and Chartership opportunities.

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