Senior Policy Consultant - Environmental Policy and Economics; Brussels

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.

Do you have a keen interest in environmental policy and an enthusiasm for developing solutions to complex and challenging problems? Are you looking for the ideal opportunity to take your career in environmental consultancy to the next level? If so, we are seeking a high‑calibre Senior‑level policy consultant to join our growing team at WSP in Brussels.

The role is in WSP’s Environmental Policy and Economics team, based in our Brussels office
, and working globally in collaboration with colleagues across the UK, Europe and Canada. The team provides robust, impartial and influential advice on policy development and strategic response across the full policy lifecycle (policy development and assessment; implementation; review, evaluation and revision).

WSP is the world's leading engineering company, specialising in infrastructure, transport, earth, environment, power, energy, property, buildings and advisory. This is an exceptional opportunity for the right candidate, opening your potential for career development, exposure to diverse projects as well as international travel in a friendly and supportive environment.

WSP is at the forefront of providing policy and economic advisory services to the public and private sector across the EU and UK. WSP’s Environmental Policy and Economics team is a market leader in providing policy, technical and economic advice on the development and implementation of environmental policy and business response to policy. We have an extensive track record across all major environmental fields including chemicals and water policy, industrial emissions, air quality, waste, circular economy, taxonomy, biodiversity, climate change mitigation and adaptation.

Working with us will bring you into contact with policy makers at the highest level and your input will contribute to protecting and improving the environment for millions of people across multiple countries. Our reputation for robust and impartial analysis means our projects directly influence the development and improvement of environmental policies in the UK, EU and beyond, addressing some of the most challenging issues we face.

Our work with the likes of national Governments, EU institutions and agencies, international bodies such as the United Nations and World Bank, alongside industry associations and major global companies stretches our positive influence around the world.

WSP’s Environmental Policy and Economics team is based across our offices in the UK (London, Reading, Bristol, Manchester and Edinburgh) and Belgium (Brussels). The team works alongside our broader global advisory services, bringing together a worldwide community of environmental specialists numbering more than 73 000 people over more than 50 countries. Our Belgium-based team is looking to increase our presence in the heart of EU policy making.

Located in the heart of Brussels, our multi‑disciplinary team will involve you in EU projects from day one whilst providing you with training, career development and personal support services that will assist you in becoming a recognised expert in your fields of interest. You will be joining the business at an extremely exciting time, with an expanding team, strong forward workload, and an ambitious strategy for growth.

In this role you will:

• Work in multi‑disciplinary teams, contributing to policy development, implementation and evaluation; cost‑benefit analysis; information/data collection and analysis; socio‑economic assessment; stakeholder consultation; report writing and verbal presentation.
• Lead the delivery of a diverse range of environmental policy projects at national and international level, for clients such as international organisations (e.g. OECD, United Nations);…