Habitats Regulations Service Lead

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland seeks an experienced Habitats Regulation Assessment professional to lead HRA capability across the UK Nature Services business. This key leadership position involves providing technical direction and ensuring quality across multiple HRAs while mentoring team members.

The successful candidate will possess extensive HRA experience, in-depth knowledge of UK regulations, and a background in ecology. This role offers a chance to contribute significantly to WSP’s leadership in nature-led solutions.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in leading and delivering HRAs.
• Strong understanding of the UK's ecological frameworks.
• Ability to mentor and train team members.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical authority for HRA across WSP UK.
• Lead delivery and review of complex HRAs.
• Develop standards and QA frameworks.

Skills

HRA expertise

Knowledge of UK Habitats Regulations

Project leadership

Ecology background

Job description

Job Description

At WSP, we’re shaping a more sustainable future. We’re looking for an experienced Habitats Regulation Assessment (HRA) professional to lead and grow our HRA capability across the UK Nature Services business. This is a key leadership role, providing technical direction, consistency, and quality across both project-level and plan-level HRAs, while supporting the development of people, standards, and services.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Acting as technical authority for HRA across WSP UK
• Leading delivery and review of complex HRAs
• Developing standards, tools, and QA frameworks
• Building capability through training and mentoring
• Supporting strategic growth, bids, and client engagement

What We’re Looking For

• Extensive experience in HRA (plan and project level)
• Strong knowledge of UK Habitats Regulations and case law
• Experience leading projects and supporting others
• Background in ecology or a related discipline

This is an opportunity to influence nationally significant work, contribute to technical excellence, and help strengthen WSP’s position as a leader in nature-led solutions.