WSP in the UK

We're excited to be part of the Concrete Decarbonisation Accelerator Programme, led by the Infrastructure Client Group and several other leading major infrastructure organisations. With technical advice from WSP in the UK and Expedition Engineering Ltd, this initiative is key to cutting concrete's carbon impact and advancing the UK's 2050 net-zero goals. Read more about our collaborative efforts and future impacts below 👇 #WeAreWSP #Decarbonisation

We are pleased to announce Andrea Gysin, Head of Water Advisory at WSP in the UK is being appointed as a Non-Executive Director for British Water. With 25 years in the water sector across consultancy, start-ups, and utilities, Andrea brings extensive expertise in policy, technical, and operational challenges. Formerly Head of Research, Development, and Innovation at Thames Water, she now leads our Water Strategic Advisory team, focusing on strategic planning, project definition, business case development, funding strategies, and assurance. British Water provides leadership, support and best practices and addresses the challenges faced by the UK water sector. British Water’s Board provide governance to ensure that the organisation is effectively representing the interests of members, including connecting them to contacts to raise their profile, grow their business and promote best practices. Congratulations Andrea! #WeAreWSP

We are proud to sponsor the Institute of Water UK Young Water Professionals Conference from July 31st to August 2nd! Join us in celebrating the future of water management with Desislava Mihova, who will be leading the young water professionals' sessions, and our Client Director Toby Harding, who oversees our graduates' program. We’re also excited to have our Assistant Engineer Sophie Tankard presenting on natural flood management!💧 Find out more about the event here: bit.ly/3WKuaee #WeAreWSP #IWA #WaterManagement

At WSP, we're leading the way in sustainable building design. Our retrofit of the London office at 70 Chancery Lane showcases how we cut energy demand by up to 65% while enhancing well-being and productivity. By pioneering an all-electric, mixed-mode HVAC system and advanced building management, we’ve created a healthier, more efficient workspace. This project highlights our commitment to reducing carbon emissions and improving the built environment. Discover how our experts can help you achieve similar results: bit.ly/3LqKFpu #WeAreWSP #Sustainability #Retrofit #CarbonReduction

In our latest piece for Place Yorkshire, our Director for Heritage Planning, Nick Corbett, says that many have visited the Venetian palace that is Bradford City Hall or the art gallery in the Baroque Cartwright Hall, but what about the empty mills and warehouses... what future do they have? He reveals how heritage tourism could transform Bradford as the City of Culture 2025. Read more here: bit.ly/3WGO6yz

In PoliticsHome's latest article, Kristina Flexman, Senior Environmental Policy Consultant for WSP in the UK, highlights the critical opportunity for the UK to enhance its efforts in combating global deforestation by adopting more comprehensive measures to ensure sustainability and protect ecosystems, so it can set a benchmark for other countries to follow. Forests are vital in combating climate change and biodiversity loss and so halting the global trend of deforestation is imperative. By strengthening regulations to protect ecosystems, supporting sustainable trade, and aligning with international standards, we can make a significant impact!🌳 Read more here: https://bit.ly/3yhAGQj #Deforestation #ClimateAction #WeAreWSP

We are delighted to have partnered with CIWEM (The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management), a global community of water and environmental professionals dedicated to delivering positive change across the industry. Having previously collaborated with CIWEM, this partnership further strengthens our joint commitment to driving environmental stewardship and sustainable futures. CIWEM membership offers our staff excellent support for their professional development, including access to mentor training sessions and a clear pathway to chartership for early career professionals. At WSP in the UK, we continuously encourage our people to innovate and collaborate, and CIWEM will further enable us to amplify our collective efforts to address environmental challenges. See below, Director of Learning and Organisational Development at CIWEM, Darren Eckford, our Managing Director for Water, Blair Mitchell and Strategy and Business Growth Director, Louise Elliott, CEO of CIWEM, Anna Deroy, Director of Policy at CIWEM, Alastair Chisholm, and our Head of Profession for Water, Tim Knobbs earlier today 🤝 #WeAreWSP #TogetherWeCreate

Floating wind farms are becoming increasingly viable, unlocking new possibilities for renewable energy from the sea 🌊 💡 In New Civil Engineer's latest article, Catherine Anderson, Technical Director, Major Infrastructure at WSP in the UK shares her thoughts on how floating wind farms could revolutionise our future energy. As nations aim to establish these innovative farms, they face significant challenges, including the need for substantial infrastructure and investment. The UK’s early commitment to offshore wind energy has positioned it as a leader, but the journey for floating wind farms is just beginning. Read more here 👉 https://bit.ly/3LDJCSZ #OffshoreWind #CleanEnergy

We are proud to announce that Beckie F. has been appointed EDI Advocate by the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT)! This role will involve helping the delivery of the CIHT's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion theme for members, partners, and the wider highways and transportation sector. Congratulations Beckie! #EDI #Highways #Transportation

Re-imagining our approach to a precious resource. 💧 David Tompkins, Associate Director, WSP in the UK, has been featured in WATERBRIEFING.ORG 's latest article, where he considers the transformative potential of the Circular Economy - from rethinking business models to resource recovery, he highlights the water sector’s role in aligning economic activities with global limits. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3yfxmoE #Sustainability #WaterManagement