Senior Engineers - Waste Treatment & Waste to Energy (Senior Consultant to Technical Director)

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Job Description

In today's world it's important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

When considering a career move it's vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong. See what WSP stands for in 2024 and beyond...

To find out more about our waste sector advisory work please click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: http://wsp.com/waste-uk

Do you have a keen interest in improving the sustainability and overall effectiveness of the waste sector, and an enthusiasm for developing solutions to complex and challenging problems? Are you looking for the ideal opportunity to take your career in consultancy to the next level? If so, we are recruiting for high-calibre experienced waste sector engineering consultants, and ideally work winners, to join our business at WSP.

We are interested in the right people and are interested in applicants with a range of experience. Therefore, depending on where you are in your journey, we are open to candidates from Senior Project Engineer to Technical Director level. A combination of consulting and development or operational experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

A typical working week for this role will consist of delivering solutions for our clients, whilst furthering your knowledge and professional development. You will be involved in leading and providing support to clients across a wide range of waste and resource recovery technologies (e.g., mechanical recycling, anaerobic digestion, composting, energy from waste combustion, and other advanced thermal treatment and conversion technologies). You might have experience in all these technologies, or in one or more specific technologies. You will be involved in a range of projects that could include:

• Providing technical guidance concerning the application and performance of waste treatment processes and technologies.
• Assessing the ability of processes to deliver required performance and undertaking technical due diligence for potential transactions (buy and sell side).
• Preparing and/or reviewing design deliverables including specifications, calculations, reports, datasheets, drawings, and schedules.
• Undertaking technical appraisal of tenders and contracts.
• Developing feasibility and scoping studies.
• Undertaking asset condition surveys, and assessing the compliance of facilities and technologies with health and safety regulations, legislative requirements, established industry best practices, best available technology, user needs, budgetary constraints, and project timelines.
• Advising or assessing testing and commissioning of equipment and installations.
• Providing expert opinion on the planned and actual performance of assets, processes, and equipment items.
• Maintaining projects and maintaining communication with clients.
• Participate in proposals, scoping work packages and resourcing/time estimates.
• Coach and mentor discipline staff and actively contribute to the technical development of skills throughout the wider team.

Qualifications

• Relevant engineering experience relating to the waste sector, ideally with experience in multiple technology and site types.
• Willingness to travel to support project delivery.
• Exceptional time management skills, including the ability to manage/deliver several projects at once.
• A methodical approach to problem solving and a high level of attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills.
• Degree qualified in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Professional affiliation with or membership of appropriate body or chartership.
• Your level of understanding and experience will be reflective of your grade.
• Eligibility to drive in the UK.

About Us

We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready!

In today's world it's important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

When considering a career move its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong.

To find out more about our business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Who We Are | WSP

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

Work-life balance?

WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important - whether that's for your families, friends, or yourself.

Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Diversity?

We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.

Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP's Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential.

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 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.

Flex your time?

For improved work life balance, WSP offers the "WSP Hour" which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development?

We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that's why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that's chartership, training or mentoring.

APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP!

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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.

Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.