Habitats Regulations Service Lead

WSP Global Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in the UK is seeking an experienced Habitats Regulation Assessment (HRA) professional to lead and grow our HRA capability across the UK Nature Services business.

This key leadership role provides technical direction, ensures consistency and quality across project- and plan-level HRAs, and supports the development of people, standards, and services.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

HRA experience

Leadership

Ecology background

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.

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