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WSP USA Technical Consultant - Architecture in Guildford, United Kingdom
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To find out more about our Intelligent Infrastructure (I&I) business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Intelligent Infrastructure (https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/services/intelligent-transport-systems-its)
YOUR NEW ROLE, WHATS INVOLVED?
WSP is looking for an experienced Enterprise or Solution Architecture Consultant to join our industry-leading Intelligent Infrastructure team. We provide technical professional services to transport clients throughout the UK and overseas to deliver tangible value for through technology enabled change.
Join our Intelligent Infrastructure discipline and make a real-world difference, working on crucial projects for public sector clients such as, helping to define and deliver the architecture for the UK’s largest traffic management system, developing the UK Connected Vehicle Services architecture, and supporting a national highway authority to create operational technology security architectures to 2030 and beyond.
As an Architect, you will take a lead technical role on projects to provide client facing advisory and assurance services. In addition to challenging and stimulating projects, you will be able to access a range of benefits, including targeted professional development and training to help you grow and develop at WSP.
YOUR TEAM
This role sits within the II System and Infrastructure business and will form a key part of the growing Data and Architecture Capability, which is our centre of excellence for digital skills.
Our Intelligent Infrastructure – Systems and Infrastructure team is growing rapidly to deliver exciting projects in areas such as connected and autonomous vehicles, next generation traffic control systems, 5G, and digital twins. We are developing our technology capabilities to meet these demands and have a number of opportunities for technology specialists to join out Data and Architecture consultancy capability.
The Capability team provides a community of colleagues working in and around technology to help you deliver effectively and support your professional development through training, mentoring and opportunities to really stretch your capabilities.
YOUR ROLE
Leading teams to deliver consultancy services
Working with clients and stakeholders at all levels to understand business needs and enable change
Collaborating with clients, partners, and supply chains to solve complex business and technical problems
Developing and documenting Architectures at various levels
Acting as a technical authority and providing assurance services
Planning and delivering work packages within a project or programme
Acting as an Architecture champion within our team and in our global networks, providing mentorship, support and guidance across projects and bids
WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE
Undergraduate or higher Degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent professional experience and qualifications
Acted as lead consultant/architect and technical authority
Successfully leada team to deliver technical tasks
Conducted discovery activities and working with stakeholders at all levels to understand their needs
Development and documentation of Enterprise, Business, and Application domains using established architecture frameworks such as TOGAF
Strong analytical skills and a proven ability to think creatively to solve problems.
Client-facing experience and excellent communications skills, both written and face-to-face
Experience delivering complex technology projects and programmes in waterfall and agile environments
In addition, it would be great if you have some of these as well:
Experience working with Operational Technology architectures (highly desirable)
Qualifications in relevant frameworks and methodologies such as TOGAF, COBIT, Service Design, Business Analysis, or ITIL
Experience in development of architectures in data, (cloud) technology, security or software solution domains
Awareness of UK Government policies, standards and initiatives such as the National Data and AI Strategies.
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 (https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/who-we-are)
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!
#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.
Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.