Senior Data Consultant - Infrastructure & Data Systems

Senior Data Consultant – Intelligent Infrastructure

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to deliver the best work of your life. You can embrace curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives, and shape a career as unique as you.

We’re growing our Intelligent Infrastructure – Systems & Data Architecture capability to meet the rising demand for data‑driven solutions across transport, urban planning, environmental monitoring, and public services. From autonomous vehicles and digital twins to climate resilience and smart cities, our work spans sectors where data makes a real difference.

As a Senior Data Consultant you will help deliver high‑impact programmes for clients such as National Highways, the Danish Road Directorate and other public sector organisations. You’ll work with data from traffic flows, environmental sensors, geospatial systems, citizen services and infrastructure networks to solve complex problems and guide strategic decisions.

• Contribute to the design and lead tasks within delivery of data engineering, analytics and reporting solutions across varied domains.
• Collaborate with clients, partners and supply chains to tackle technical and operational challenges.
• Explore and model data from diverse sources—transport, spatial, environmental and operational—to uncover insights.
• Shape data strategies and roadmaps, and design solutions that align with client goals.
• Provide technical assurance and act as a trusted advisor across projects.
• Contribute to proposals and help shape delivery plans in multi‑disciplinary environments.
• Champion data excellence across the team and global networks, mentoring others and sharing best practices.

• Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Proven ability to deliver technical tasks independently within data projects.
• Strong client‑facing skills: requirements gathering, presenting insights, facilitating solution testing.
• Experience conducting discovery activities and engaging stakeholders at all levels.
• Analytical mindset with a creative approach to problem‑solving.
• Proficiency in tools such as SQL, Python, Azure and Power BI.
• Experience with spatial data analysis, GIS tools and working with varied datasets (e.g., sensor data, operational data, public service data).
• Understanding of data management and governance best practices, along with familiarity with documentation standards.

• Hybrid working policy – preferred remote work two days a week with flexible office access across the UK.
• Health & wellbeing programmes including a virtual GP service, flexible benefits and comprehensive support.
• Work‑life balance initiatives such as WSP My Hour and flexible leave options.
• Development and training opportunities, including mentoring, training and Chartership paths.

We welcome applicants from varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.

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.