Associate Consultant - Decarbonisation; Energy

Job Description

As an Associate Consultant in the Energy Decarbonisation team, you will play a key role in supporting the growth and delivery of WSP’s decarbonisation advisory services. Reporting into the Energy Decarbonisation leadership, you will lead and contribute to high‑profile client engagements, direct technical delivery across projects, and provide trusted advice to major energy users as they navigate the transition to net zero.

This role has a strong external focus, combining technical leadership with commercial acumen. You will support and lead bids, shape client propositions, and act as a senior technical interface for clients. You will work collaboratively across WSP’s multi‑disciplinary teams to deliver integrated, practical and commercially robust decarbonisation solutions.

• Leading and contributing to bids and proposals, including development of win strategies, technical inputs, and client presentations.
• Acting as Technical Lead or Project Director on energy decarbonisation and electrification projects.
• Providing technical leadership and quality assurance across studies, reports, and client deliverables.
• Advising clients on site decarbonisation and electrification strategies, including pathway development, option appraisal, and implementation planning.
• Leading and delivering energy modelling to support decarbonisation, electrification, and investment decision‑making.
• Supporting clients in navigating the complexities of electricity connections, capacity constraints, and grid engagement.
• Advising on energy procurement strategies and the interaction between procurement, decarbonisation, and operational resilience.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, supporting repeat business and long‑term account growth.
• Mentoring and supporting junior team members, promoting a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Working closely with colleagues across Energy Advisory and other WSP disciplines to deliver integrated solutions.

• Significant experience in energy decarbonisation advisory, with a strong focus on site decarbonisation and electrification.
• Experience working with complex energy users such as data centres, ports, airports, or similarly energy‑intensive assets.
• Understanding of, and ideally the ability to, conduct energy and decarbonisation modelling, translating technical outputs into clear client insights.
• Solid understanding of power systems, connection processes, constraints and the latest policy developments (power engineering background desirable but not essential).
• Experience advising on or supporting energy procurement strategies.
• Proven ability to lead technical delivery and contribute to project and commercial success.
• Experience supporting or leading bids and business development activities.
• Strong communication skills, building trust and credibility with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborative mindset and a desire to support the development of others.

Work‑life balance

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, with opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences and encourage people to bring their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity, respect, and inclusion.

Health & Wellbeing

We support our people through the Thrive programme, a virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, a gym‑flex scheme, and a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flexibility

Options include part‑time and flexible working arrangements, the ability to purchase additional leave, and using bank holiday entitlement as needed.

Development

We provide training, mentoring, and opportunities for professional development.

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.