Senior Environmental Programme Lead - Hybrid & Flexible

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

WSP My Hour

Part-time and flexible working arrangements

Health & Wellbeing support

Inclusive culture

Development and training

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a senior leader to oversee major infrastructure and environmental programmes. The role involves providing leadership, ensuring effective project management, and strengthening client relationships while mentoring future leaders.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in environmental projects and project management, with a focus on governance and stakeholder engagement. Hybrid working arrangements and various wellbeing benefits are offered to promote a healthy work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading environmental projects or workstreams within complex programmes.
• Strong environmental background across EIA, contaminated land, or similar specialisms.
• Track record of leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Solid project leadership across governance, planning, and delivery management.
• Confident in client engagement and developing others.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across infrastructure and environmental programmes.
• Lead integration of multidisciplinary teams ensuring effective delivery governance.
• Oversee project assurance and compliance.
• Influence client and stakeholder decision-making.
• Grow future opportunities by strengthening client relationships.

Skills

Leadership across major projects

Environmental insight

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Chartered or working towards chartership

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a senior leader to oversee major infrastructure and environmental programmes. The role involves providing leadership, ensuring effective project management, and strengthening client relationships while mentoring future leaders.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in environmental projects and project management, with a focus on governance and stakeholder engagement. Hybrid working arrangements and various wellbeing benefits are offered to promote a healthy work-life balance.