Job Description
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.
WSP is one of the world's leading engineering and environmental professional services firms providing technical consultancy to the built and natural environment. We believe that for societies to thrive, we must all hold ourselves accountable for tomorrow. For us, that means creating innovative solutions to the challenges the future will bring to the communities and environments where we live and work across the UK&I.
A little more about your role
You will provide strategic and operational leadership for the design, delivery and continuous improvement of an integrated, enterprise-scale HSEQ learning and management system framework across WSP. Through capability building, knowledge transfer and innovation, you will ensure HSEQ learning and systems drive measurable improvements in safety, environmental and quality performance across all business units and geographies.
As our Learning and management systems Lead, you will direct the full life cycle of a unified, scalable Business Management System (BMS) (encompassing SMS and EMS), including the change-management strategy required for its successful adoption. This transformation will put WSP's policy, process and guidance at the fingertips of end users at every stage of project delivery, creating a seamless, efficient and intuitive experience and embedding consistent practice at scale.
Key Accountabilities
Strategic HSEQ Learning Leadership
Integrated & Scalable Management System Delivery
Stakeholder Engagement and Governance
What we will be looking for you to demonstrate
Key Competencies
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.
About Us
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.
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.
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.
WSP is one of the world's leading engineering and environmental professional services firms providing technical consultancy to the built and natural environment. We believe that for societies to thrive, we must all hold ourselves accountable for tomorrow. For us, that means creating innovative solutions to the challenges the future will bring to the communities and environments where we live and work across the UK&I.
A little more about your role
You will provide strategic and operational leadership for the design, delivery and continuous improvement of an integrated, enterprise-scale HSEQ learning and management system framework across WSP. Through capability building, knowledge transfer and innovation, you will ensure HSEQ learning and systems drive measurable improvements in safety, environmental and quality performance across all business units and geographies.
As our Learning and management systems Lead, you will direct the full life cycle of a unified, scalable Business Management System (BMS) (encompassing SMS and EMS), including the change-management strategy required for its successful adoption. This transformation will put WSP's policy, process and guidance at the fingertips of end users at every stage of project delivery, creating a seamless, efficient and intuitive experience and embedding consistent practice at scale.
Key Accountabilities
Strategic HSEQ Learning Leadership
- Develop and implement a HSEQ learning strategy aligned to business requirements, regulatory requirements and emerging risks.
- Lead the design and deployment of learning programmes-including induction, refresher and role-specific modules-leveraging the Horizon platform and digital-first approaches.
- Establish and oversee competency standards through structured learning pathways, accreditation and certification frameworks.
- Monitor effectiveness through data-driven analysis and KPIs to ensure continuous improvement and scalability.
- Develop a competency standard through structured learning pathways and certification processes can be planed and recorded.
- The development, implementation and maintenance of an Integrated Management System
Integrated & Scalable Management System Delivery
- Lead the design, build, implementation and continual improvement of a single, enterprise-level SMS/EMS platform, ensuring it is scalable, user-centred and future-ready.
- Liaise closely with the Head of Quality-the custodian of the BMS-as the main stakeholder to align scope, priorities and governance of the integrated system
- Integrate policies, processes and guidance into streamlined workflows embedded within project delivery, ensuring consistency across complex, multi-disciplinary operations.
- Develop and execute a structured change-management plan (communications, stakeholder engagement, training and support) to drive adoption, cultural alignment and sustainable behavioural change.
- Champion digital innovation and system architecture that supports rapid growth, adaptability and measurable performance improvements
Stakeholder Engagement and Governance
- Partner with senior leaders and functional teams to coordinate training approaches and maximise return on time and investment.
- Provide assurance reporting to executive stakeholders on training performance, system adoption and compliance metrics.
- Support a culture of learning and accountability through clear communication, coaching and leadership by example.
What we will be looking for you to demonstrate
- Degree or equivalent in HSEQ, Environmental Protection or related discipline.
- Recognised HSEQ qualification (e.g. NEBOSH National Diploma).
- Proven track record in designing, delivering and scaling HSEQ management systems and learning strategies for large, complex organisations.
- Demonstrated success in leading change management programmes for new or transformed management systems.
- Strong understanding of learning principles, competency frameworks, instructional design and digital learning platforms.
- Experience engaging senior stakeholders and influencing organisational change at scale.
Key Competencies
- Strategic Thinking & Innovation: Shapes long-term vision and introduces new ideas to improve performance.
- System Delivery & Scalability: Designs and implements enterprise-level management systems that scale seamlessly.
- Change Leadership: Anticipates and manages the organisational change impacts of new systems and processes.
- Collaboration & Communication: Builds strong partnerships and communicates complex concepts clearly.
- Cross-Functional Expertise: Integrates safety, environment and quality management with wider business goals.
- Analytical & Results-Oriented: Uses data to drive decision-making and continuous improvement.
- Digital Fluency: Champions digital-first learning and intuitive system design at scale.
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.
About Us
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.
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.
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