Job Description

The UK GCC Business Administration team is the backbone of the UK WSP business and is vital to the smooth running of the business. With clearly defined career pathways and exciting opportunities to develop, the team is made up of a Business Support team consisting of Business and Project Support, Document and Accessibility specialists, PA Network, Graphics, Concierge, Travel and Fleet. We also have a Senior Personal Assistant network providing support to our senior leaders.

As a Personal Assistant, you will report to a Personal Assistant Lead.
You will be able to meet your colleagues, share tips and best practice, proactively contribute to ensuring a safe and healthy working environment and get involved in new initiatives and ideas.

Responsibilities

– Professional problem solver. Expert-level communicator. Impeccable organizer. These are just a few attributes of a WSP Personal Assistant.

– Responsible for providing professional administrative and business support to minimum of five to six Business Unit (BU) Directors, this is an exciting and varied role.

– There is really no such thing as an average day for a WSP PA, but as a snapshot, some of your typical tasks might include (but are not restricted to):

– Diary management

– Inbox management

– International and domestic travel booking

– Project management

– Meeting and event coordination

– Internal communications

– Purchases and expenses

– Preparation of presentations, marketing materials, and reports

– HR tasks – onboarding and inductions

– You will gain invaluable insight and experience working for one of the world's leading engineering professional services firms and will work with internal stakeholders across our many and varied different functions.

Qualifications

You will have an eye for detail and the ability to work independently, quickly, and efficiently.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with excellent attention to detail.
Degree qualified
Fully conversant to an advanced level in Microsoft 365, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

The right candidate will:

Display a flexible and adaptable approach.
Have excellent prioritization skills.
Have a minimum of 5+ years experience working as a PA or Executive cum Administrative Assistant, in delivering a high-quality business administration service in demanding and pressurized environments.
Be very comfortable using your own initiative.
Have the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with other colleagues.

BGV:

Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (BGV) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.
Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner.

About Us

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Transportation & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Power & Energy, Resources and Industry sectors, as well as offering strategic advisory services. Our talented people around the globe engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

With approximately 4,000 talented people across 3 locations (Noida, Bengaluru & Mumbai offices) in India and more than 73,000 globally, in 550 offices across 40 countries, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

At WSP we draw on the diverse skills and capabilities of our employees globally to compete for the most exciting and complex projects across the world and bring the same level of expertise to our local communities. We are proud to be an international collective of innovative thinkers who work on the most complex problems. Unified under one strong brand, we use our local expertise, international reach and global scale to prepare our cities and environments for the future, connect communities and help societies thrive in built and natural ecosystems. True to our guiding principles, our business is built on four cornerstones: Our People, Our Clients, Our Operational Excellence and Our Expertise.

www.wsp.com

We are

Passionate people doing purposeful and sustainable work that helps shape our communities and the future.
A collaborative team that thrives on challenges and unconventional thinking.
A network of experts channeling our curiosity into creating solutions for complex issues.

Inspired by diversity, driven by inclusion, we work with passion and purpose.

Working with Us

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.

Our Hybrid Working Module

With us, you can operate in a flexible, agile, yet structured work environment and follow a Hybrid Work Model.

Maximize collaboration.
Maintain product quality and cultural integrity.
Balance community, collaboration, opportunity, productivity, and efficiency.

Health, Safety and Wellbeing

Our people are our greatest asset, and we prioritize a safe work environment. Health, safety, and wellbeing are integral to our culture, with each of us accountable for fostering a safe workplace through our Making Health and Safety Personal initiative. Our Zero Harm Vision drives us to reduce risks through innovative solutions, earning recognition for our global health and safety practices with the prestigious RoSPA Health and Safety Awards for six consecutive years.

Inclusivity and Diversity

WSP India is dedicated to fostering a sustainable and inclusive work environment where our greatest strength - Our People -feel valued, respected, and supported. We ensure an unbiased approach in hiring, promotion, and performance evaluation, regardless of age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, physical ability, education, social status, or cultural background.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of over 73,300 talented global professionals dedicated to making a positive impact. Together, we can make a difference in communities both near and far.

With us, you can.

Apply today.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.