WSP in the UK

We are proud to see that the £150 million redevelopment of North London Waste Authority's recycling facilities at Edmonton EcoPark will officially open its doors to the public on 15th July. As a long-term technical advisor on this landmark project, WSP in the UK is thrilled to celebrate the launch of a state-of-the-art, sustainable waste management hub for North London. Key highlights of the new facility include: ➡️ New resource recovery facility: A modern centre for managing food and garden waste, mattresses, bulky items, and more. ➡️ Doubling food waste collection: The new facility will significantly expand capacity to support the upcoming compulsory food waste service for all English residents by 2026. ➡️ Community recycling centre: Residents from Enfield, Haringey, Waltham Forest, and surrounding boroughs will be able to bring materials for recycling. ➡️ Sustainable features: The facility includes North London’s largest solar array, already generating over 215,000 kWh of energy and working towards making EcoPark House off-grid. ➡️ Educational and community space: EcoPark House, opening later this year, will support the Edmonton Sea Cadets and offer educational programs on waste management and the circular economy. This achievement marks a significant step forward in North London’s environmental efforts, and we are pleased to be part of this transformative project alongside the NLWA and other partners. Read more here: https://bit.ly/45V9uTH #WeAreWSP #TogetherWeCreate

Exciting times at our Chancery Lane Office! 🌟 This week, we had the pleasure of welcoming over 30 students from a range of colleges and schools in and around London who joined us for our STEM work experience programme. It was inspiring to see the enthusiasm of participants as they engaged with our speakers to explore topics such as sustainability, rail design, bridge engineering, work winning, bidding and skills development. Opportunities like these remind us how important it is to attract the next generation of engineers and technical specialists who will design and shape our future. A big thank you to everyone who made this possible! 🚀🔬 Sinéad Brown, Martha Smith, Paul Reilly

In Rail Professional's latest magazine, our Associate Director for Rail Advisory, Steven Hart explores the pivotal role of battery-powered trains in decarbonising Britain's rail network 🚆 Steven discusses the necessity of integrating battery trains into the rail system, emphasising operational challenges and solutions. He highlights the importance of modular battery technology, the impact of operational controls, and the need for real-world application to fully understand their potential. Working alongside Aaron Rostron-Barrett from RSSB, Steven's team at WSP in the UK is at the cutting edge of rail innovation, bringing expertise in Digital Command and Control Systems and Rail System Operations to this transformative project. Read their insights here: https://bit.ly/3W7emlj #WeAreWSP #TogetherWeCreate #RailInnovation

We’re thrilled to share that WSP in the UK won last night's prestigious Consultancy Business of the Year award at the New Civil Engineer Awards!   The awards ceremony at the iconic Grosvenor House Hotel in London saw our UK Deputy CEO, Paul Reilly, accept several accolades on behalf of our exceptional team. We also received awards for Impact in Energy, Best Delivery of Business Change, and Advisory Services Provider of the Year.   This recognition reflects the continued innovation and dedication of our people, from leading key infrastructure projects and carbon management initiatives to delivering outstanding advisory services for clients.   Well done, team WSP! Thank you to everyone who contributed to these remarkable wins. Read more here: https://bit.ly/45T7cEL   #WeAreWSP #NCEAwards #ConsultingFirmOfTheYear

We were delighted to see our Principal Consultant, Susan Leadbetter, and Associate Director, Nathan Huntley, attend the Women and Planning Conference 2024 at Cloth Hall Court in Leeds yesterday and today. As interest grows in making urban planning more inclusive for women and girls, the conference brought together experts across the industry and academia to help bridge the gap between research and real-life application. A big thank you to Leeds Beckett University for organising the event and to RTPI International for being a key sponsor. #WeAreWSP #WomenInPlanning #UrbanDevelopment

Social value sits at the heart of our UK strategy. We’re dedicated to a transparent approach based on evidence, robust measurement, and external verification. Since 2020, we've been improving our measurement of social value across the UK. Over the past two years, we’ve measured over £227m of embedded and additional social value through our chosen activities – this includes 25,507 apprentice weeks, 20,762 hours of volunteering, the donation of 510 laptops to good causes, plus an enhanced employee wellbeing programme, over 150 work experience weeks and millions of pounds passed to SMEs in our supply chains. To note, our corporate measurement excludes the inherent social value we deliver through designing and advising on projects, also the embedded social value of directly employing our people. As we continue to find ways to maximise our social impact, we’ll continue to reshape our efforts and investment to make even more difference. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/3zpwmi9 #SocialValue #WeAreWSP

This Armed Forces Day, at WSP in the UK we're proud to honour and support our Armed Forces community, including serving troops, veterans, families, and cadets. We recognise the sacrifices and contributions that our Armed Forces make and we support the Armed Forces Covenant, ensuring fairness and respect for those who serve or have served. Join us in showing our appreciation. #ArmedForcesDay #SaluteOurForces

We were delighted to attend Railway Industry Association's Annual Dinner & Railway Industry Supplier Excellence (RISE) Awards last night! These awards recognise companies and individuals across the industry who show best practise and innovation towards a greener future. A huge congratulations to Mandana Kazem, Systems Engineering Specialist at WSP in the UK for winning the Employee of the Year Award. Kudos to the twelve winners selected from the expert judging panel, as well as those highly commended. #RISE24 #WeAreWSP

WSP in the UK is proud to be a co-founder of the #PledgetoNetZero 🌍, the Environment industry's initiative to lead the transition to a Net Zero carbon economy. PTNZ is pleased to announce that its members have so far collectively reduced emissions by over one million tonnes. In 2023, the initiative also saw its membership grow to nearly 200 companies, encompassing a diverse range of businesses from large enterprises to micro-businesses, primarily operating within the UK and Ireland. Learn more about how PTNZ members are making a difference here: https://bit.ly/3XKgQaQ #WeAreWSP Society for the Environment (SocEnv), IEMA

WSP in the UK’s VIBE & Ally Network continued the celebration and recognition of Pride Month with an inspiring LGBTQ+ History Walk around Manchester. 🚶 🌈 The walk followed a trail around the city established in 2003, featuring rainbow flag mosaics that mark sites of historical LGBTQ+ significance dating back to 1865! A highlight of the walk was the Alan Turing Memorial (pictured below). The group finished the evening by enjoying delicious food and drink just off Newton Street, home to Manchester's first LGBTQ+ bookshop. Manchester VIBE is also collaborating with the Manchester Social Committee and Professional Growth Network (PGN) on other events to celebrate pride, including a Bake Sale to raise money for local LGBTQ+ charities and a hike in Todmorden. #PrideAtWSP #WeAreWSP