Associate Director

The role

We are seeking to recruit an experienced and talented Associate / Associate Director to join the Business Case Advisory team (part of Mobility Planning). You would be joining a virtual team with colleagues based across India and the UK.

We undertake a wide variety of projects to provide clients and funding bodies with clear and robust information to support informed decision making. The nature of our work typically encompasses:

• Making the case for investment in proposed transport and/or land-use schemes by understanding the rationale
• Developing objectives in the context of relevant policy and identified problems and opportunities
• Developing the evidence to support informed choices by clients and funders
• Developing and applying Multi-Criteria Assessment Frameworks to ensure robust optioneering
• Creating economic and financial appraisal frameworks consistent with HM Treasury and DfT guidance
• Providing analytical and appraisal expertise to colleagues across WSP
• Collaborating with colleagues and clients to assemble information and communicate clearly analytical findings

We are looking for candidates who possess the following attributes and can demonstrate:

• Expertise in the field of business case production and familiarity with the 5-Case Business Case Model
• Technical excellence in analysis, analytical assurance and the development of Value for Money assessments (encompassing economic appraisal of monetised impacts)
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills to share your technical knowledge with colleagues, to convince Government Departments of the quality of our work and the value of the schemes we promote, and to articulate our offering to our clients
• Strong project management skills able to coordinate multiple workstreams that inform a complex business case and ensure projects are delivered on time, to budget and programme
• Commercial awareness to assist in the operational running of the BCA team
• A track record of successfully supporting the career development of junior colleagues and acting as a role model
• Growth mindset to identify and implement strategies to increase our headcount and revenue associated with business case related services delivered by GCC
• Experience of applying innovation / AI to support consistently high quality analysis and deliverables
• Effective team working with confidence to take on responsibility and ownership of activities, as well as being comfortable to seek guidance and advice when required

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Transportation & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Power & Energy, Resources and Industry sectors, as well as offering strategic advisory services. Our talented people around the globe engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

With approximately 4,000 talented people across 3 locations (Noida, Bengaluru & Mumbai offices) in India and more than 73,000 globally , in 550 offices across 40 countries , we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

At "WSP" we draw on the diverse skills and capabilities of our employees globally to compete for the most exciting and complex projects across the world and bring the same level of expertise to our local communities. We are proud to be an international collective of innovative thinkers who work on the most complex problems. Unified under one strong brand, we use our local expertise, international reach and global scale to prepare our cities and environments for the future, connect communities and help societies thrive in built and natural ecosystems. True to our guiding principles, our business is built on four cornerstones: Our People, Our Clients, Our Operational Excellence and Our Expertise.

We are

• Passionate people doing purposeful and sustainable work that helps shape our communities and the future.
• A collaborative team that thrives on challenges and unconventional thinking.
• A network of experts channeling our curiosity into creating solutions for complex issues.

Inspired by diversity, driven by inclusion, we work with passion and purpose.

Working with Us

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

Our Hybrid Working Module

With us, you can operate in a flexible, agile, yet structured work environment and follow a Hybrid Work Model.

• Maximize collaboration.
• Maintain product quality and cultural integrity.
  Balance community, collaboration, opportunity, productivity, and efficiency.

Health, Safety and Wellbeing

Our people are our greatest asset, and we prioritize a safe work environment. Health, safety, and wellbeing are integral to our culture, with each of us accountable for fostering a safe workplace through our "Making Health and Safety Personal" initiative. Our Zero Harm Vision drives us to reduce risks through innovative solutions, earning recognition for our global health and safety practices with the prestigious RoSPA Health and Safety Awards for six consecutive years.

Inclusivity and Diversity

WSP India is dedicated to fostering a sustainable and inclusive work environment where our greatest strength - Our People -feel valued, respected, and supported. We ensure an unbiased approach in hiring, promotion, and performance evaluation, regardless of age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, physical ability, education, social status, or cultural background.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of over 73,300 talented global professionals dedicated to making a positive impact. Together, we can make a difference in communities both near and far.

With us, you can.

Apply today.

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