Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

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.

A little more about your role…

• Your Role – We are looking for a French speaking senior consultant – regulatory economics to join our Energy Advisory team and support deliver our UK and global portfolio of energy transition and development projects – a number of which are located in francophone countries.
• Projects – You will be supporting stakeholders across the electricity sector, including for example:

  • Utilities with price control submissions and rate design

  • Regulators with the review of rate applications and determination of allowed rate of return and revenues

  • Investors and project owners with economic and financial analysis underpinning their business plans and investment decisions

Responsibilities and expectations – You will be supporting stakeholders across the electricity sector, including for example:

Project Delivery and Management

• You will contribute to delivering our growing portfolio of clean energy projects, with a focus on delivering economic analysis and modelling tasks. This will involve working within teams to achieve client satisfaction, timely delivery, strong project financial performance and high-quality technical outputs.

• Where appropriate, you will be responsible for project management and/or task lead in line with processes and governance, working in a matrix team environment. This will include project team mobilisation and leadership, project governance, reporting, client liaison, and ensuring quality review.

• You will support and in instances lead the development of technical proposals with an energy advisory component and provide ad hoc support across the wider team.

Technical Delivery & Leadership

• You will be supported and expected to continually develop your technical expertise in clean energy and energy economics and provide to projects where required and aligned to areas of specialism.

• You will write thorough and concise reports on complex topics and projects to a high professional standard.

• You will be supporting and reviewing the technical work of more junior team members, providing constructive feedback and supporting development

Client Relationships & Thought Leadership

• You will be expected to develop and maintain strong client relationships and networks, through project delivered as well as through sector networking. Support key account management to maintain and grow client relationships

• You will support the wider team in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities within the energy and industrial sectors.

• You will be expected to provide thought leadership on relevant energy topics, e.g. through blogs and articles.

• Some UK and/or international travel may be required, for example for project meetings, sector conferences etc.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

Essential

• Degree level or higher in STEM subject, with a preference for economics or finance or a related discipline, or directly relevant industrial experience in these subjects.
• Fluency in French and English and excellent communication skills, including excellent written French and English in report writing, verbal presentation, and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience in energy sector regulatory economics (i.e. price control reviews, cost of service studies) and corporate finance (e.g. cost of capital).
• Consultancy or advisory experience within the public and private sector, or demonstratable experience that is applicable to consultancy.
• Good understanding of energy systems, regulation and markets, including power and/or clean fuels – in the UK as a minimum.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management with the ability to juggle time across multiple projects and prioritise deadlines seamlessly.

Desirable

• Experience in building projects and securing work.
• Ability to utilise existing sector contacts in Francophone and English-speaking countries to support new opportunities and build trust-based relationships with clients and potential partners.
• Experience with clean energy, energy infrastructure transition and, renewable energy systems is highly desirable.
• Ability to work in other languages (particularly Spanish or other European languages) is an asset.

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

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

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

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We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

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

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that 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. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.

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.

Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

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.