What it does: We develop creative, comprehensive, and sustainable engineering solutions for a future where society can thrive. Equipped with an intimate understanding of local intricacies, world-class talent, and proactive leadership, we plan, design, manage and engineer long-lasting and impactful solutions to uniquely complex problems.
Best known for: 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, Environment, Power & Energy, Resources and Industry sectors, as well as offering strategic advisory services.
Staff stats: 10,000+ employees
From our local beginnings over 130 years ago to our vast international presence today, WSP has enjoyed continuous growth and enrichment of its service offering. Every milestone reached has enabled us to better fulfill our purpose of preparing our communities and environment for the future.
WSP is a globally recognized professional services firm. Our talented people are well positioned to deliver successful and sustainable projects, wherever our clients need us.
Throughout 2019-2021, we welcomed experts from 14 different acquisitions – including the transformational acquisition of Golder, a global consulting firm with over 60 years of experience in providing earth sciences and environmental consulting services. These acquisitions allowed us to add expertise in all our operating regions and to enter new markets, while the addition of Golder significantly increased our workforce by approximately 7,000 people. Together we represent the leading global environmental consulting firm with approximately 14,000 of our 55,000 professionals dedicated to accelerating the world’s green transition.
At WSP, we are committed to providing support for all of our employees as they build their career with us and this includes a wide variety of training and development opportunities. We pride ourselves in recognizing the quality and achievements of our staff by rewarding motivation and commitment with a high level of support and encouragement.
We make extraordinary efforts to attract, develop, engage and retain the best professionals in our fields of expertise because this is what makes us great. We put the highest ethical standards at the center of all we do. Professionalism is inherent in our offering. We are humble and act with moral and intellectual integrity, keep our word, treat everyone with respect, support our colleagues, and embrace diversity. We care about individuals and their progress and offer the most fulfilling career development for our professionals. We promote our young recruits because we believe fresh perspectives bring great ideas and new energy.
At WSP you will be challenged every day by stimulating projects, a variety of clients, and passionate colleagues. Our culture is dynamic and vibrant, and our flexible structure enables you to shape your own future.