Play a pivotal role in delivering WSP UK's 2025–2027 Strategy, where water is recognised as a key strategic growth area, driving sustainable impact across the sector.
Support strategic business unit level bids and lead tactical bids.
Become part of an ambitious team that genuinely cares about enhancing quality of life for clients and communities through sustainable and forward-thinking engineering.
Develop and implement a strategy that will deliver business growth in line with agreed target levels and align our business to the existing, emerging and developing market opportunities within the water sector.
Develop and maintain relationships with key clients and actively seek and act upon client feedback to enhance the services we provide and differentiate WSP from the competition in the sectors we operate.
Lead and manage a team, with a strong focus on people engagement and enhancing sense of belonging.
Own a Service Line P&L and deliver to all key targets.
Lead framework and project delivery - time, cost and quality.
Ensure the team have the right competencies for their roles through the development and delivery of a training and development plan.
Provide coordination with other service lines and disciplines, to ensure sharing of best practice, innovation and project delivery skills.
Requirements
growth mindset
commercial acumen
cross-selling
client relationships
international leadership
water sector
A growth mindset, with the ability to identify and develop opportunities beyond your core technical discipline.
Excellent commercial acumen, including full P&L ownership and a deep understanding of financial levers such as net revenue, operating margin, EBITDA, and working capital.
Skilled in cross-selling and collaboration, enhancing client value by connecting them with WSP’s broader service offerings.
Experience a people-first culture that empowers individuals to flourish, grow, and shape their careers in an environment built on trust, support, and continuous development.
Proven ability to build and sustain senior client relationships, ensuring repeat business and consistently high levels of client satisfaction.
Recognised as a leader in your field, with experience leading international teams and delivering high-quality professional services on a national scale.
Leadership experience in the Water sector within a professional services environment, with a track record of delivering strategic outcomes.