OverviewSenior / Principal Consultant (Transport Policy Monitoring & Evaluation) role at WSP in the UK & Ireland. Join to apply for the Senior / Principal Consultant (Transport Policy Monitoring & Evaluation) role at WSP in the UK & Ireland.ResponsibilitiesDelivering a multi-discipline monitoring and evaluation project, ranging from assessing evaluability, to scoping and designing monitoring and evaluation frameworks, delivering evaluations of local and national transport policies and fostering learning and impactful action on the back of evaluation insights.Working with our clients to provide expert monitoring and evaluation advice to help them deliver their objectives and optimise benefits.Collaborating with a range of experts from across other specialist WSP teams to ensure that your projects bring in the skills needed to meet the project needs.Contributing to the growth of the Monitoring and Evaluation capability team to support delivery against its ambitions.QualificationsA proven technical capability in the design and execution of monitoring and evaluation frameworks of policies, programmes and / or projects, including the design of impact and process evaluation approaches.An understanding of and experience in applying different evaluation methods including quasi-experimental and theory-based methods.Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills (e.g. statistical, economic or social research), with experience of delivering robust mixed-method analytical projects.Experience of applying government guidance on monitoring and evaluation, including the HM Treasury’s Magenta and Green Books, or Department for Transport’s Transport Appraisal Guidance.Expertise in fostering successful collaborations and communicating technical evaluation insights to a wide range of audiences, fostering engagement and buy-in.A passion for evidence-informed decision-making, championing the role for robust evidence.A proven track record of working collaboratively with government, research and commercial partners.About UsWe 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 youWork-life balance: 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.Health & Wellbeing: Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme, and menopause support package.Flex your time: WSP My Hour to take one hour each day for personal activities, with flexible time adjustments; part-time and flexible working arrangements, leave options, and bank holiday entitlement flexibility.Your development: Training, mentoring, or Chartership opportunities to support growth.#WeAreWSPHere 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr