Associate - Collaborative Partnering

Job DescriptionWhat 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. Collaborative Partnering at WSP WSP’s Collaborative Partnering Team (CPT) Works With Clients, Project Leaders And Delivery Teams To Establish And Embed High Performance Collaborative Culture, Behaviours And Ways Of Working. We Work Across The Project Lifecycle, Offering a Practioner-based Approach Across Four Broad Workstreams WORK WINNING: We contribute to tender strategy and response and prepare integrated delivery teams for client engagement in the tendering process. PROJECT MOBILISATION: We help leaders and teams establish and embed high-performance culture, collaborative behaviours and ways of working to effectively mobilise complex, integrated programmes. PROJECT DELIVERY: We develop leaders’ knowledge, skill and capability and provide bespoke team performance intervention to enable successful project delivery and strengthen the client experience. CLIENT EXPERIENCE: We provide consultation and deliver projects directly for clients: organisation development, culture and collaboration, leadership and team development. A Little More About Your Role… The Associate, Collaborative Partnering (ACP) works as a hands-on performance coach and trusted advisor with colleagues, partners, and clients. They are responsible for the development of high-performance culture, collaborative behaviours and working practices for leaders and teams delivering complex infrastructure programmes. The ACP works fluidly with CPT colleagues to build strong, trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders and works with them to understand needs, providing advice, guidance and bespoke interventions that build knowledge, skill, and capability. Responsibilities

• Build strong, trusted partnering relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enable effective needs analysis and the successful delivery of Collaborative Partnering Services.
• Provide fully aligned subject-matter expertise, advice, feedback and coaching to individuals and teams.
• Design and deliver high-quality leadership and team interventions that meet needs, required outcomes, budget and timescale.
• Partner with colleagues to contribute to work winning strategy, written responses, and to train and prepare tendering teams for client engagement.
• Contribute to the continued evolution of Collaborative Partnering services and toolkits.
• Role model high performance collaborative behaviours in all interactions.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…High Performance Culture and Collaborative Skills Development

• Demonstrable knowledge of human behavioural science, leadership theory and team dynamics with experience helping project teams work effectively together.
• Excellent facilitation skills, in-person, online and in hybrid scenarios for large and small groups. Ability to leverage technology as required to ensure a positive and fully engaged experience for all participants.
• Confidence providing advice, coaching and constructive challenge to drive high performance and the achievement of programme outcomes.
• Interest in providing high-quality consulting services directly to clients and integrated teams and to contribute to the development of best practise for collaborative working in our sector.

Mindset & Behaviours

• Positive, growth-minded, and able to see the opportunity in challenging situations and behaviours. Able to authentically and consistently role-model the collaborative behaviours we espouse.
• Strong emotional intelligence skills and the ability to influence without positional authority. Confidence to challenge leaders and their teams appropriately and constructively.
• Results driven; proactive, accountable, responsible for delivery with a strong client orientation.
• Resilient, self-motivated, and able to remain calm under pressure when working to deadlines.
• Able to self-evaluate performance, accept feedback and learn. Willingness to adjust approach and behaviours as required to ensure professionalism and the delivery of high-quality work.

Project Management

• Ability to plan and effectively manage multiple pieces of work amidst uncertainty and change to ensure results on time and to budget, reporting as required to keep team, clients and stakeholders informed.
• Willing and able to operate within established systems and processes to ensure good project record keeping and contribute to the evolution of CPT resources and toolkits.

Business Focus and Acumen

• Ability to work independently while maintaining strong tethers to organisational and team strategic priorities.
• Interest in working in a commercial environment and the ability to balance the priorities and pressures of the wider business with stakeholder needs.

Travel / Mobility

• Willing and able to meet teams where they gather with flexible, frequent (weekly) travel on public transport, across the U.K (including some overnight travel).
• Ability to travel in/out of London and Birmingham on the day preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Organisation Development and/or Organisation Psychology (or equivalent experience) with experience working in a hands-on role developing leaders and teams in a project-focussed environment.
• Experience coaching leaders and teams to successful outcomes within complex projects or programmes.
• Experience successfully working as part of a matrix or integrated team supporting project delivery in a role influencing others to achieve successful outcomes.

REPORTING LINE This role will report into the Head of Collaborative Partnering. 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. #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.