Strategic Growth Director - PMCM Ireland

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 127,789 - 161,866; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced and commercially astute Strategic Growth Director to establish and grow the PMCM business in Ireland. Based in our Dublin office with travel across Ireland and occasional visits to the UK, you will work with the PMCM Business Leadership Team to define and deliver a growth plan that strengthens our market position and improves performance.

Key responsibilities include developing growth strategy across Rail, Highways, Water, Energy and Local

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in a client-facing environment.
• Approximately 20 years’ experience delivering major infrastructure projects (typically €50m+)

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the PMCM Ireland Growth Strategy aligned with regional and global objectives.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities across Rail, Highways, Water, Energy and Local Government.
• Expand WSP’s presence by leveraging client relationships and establishing strategic connections.
• Lead a structured key account management framework and deliver annual targets.
• Represent WSP at industry forums, conferences and stakeholder engagements.
• Establish strategic partnerships to support pipeline growth and capability enhancement.
• Coordinate with PMCM Group Directors to align resource planning with market demand.
• Ensure a robust and sustainable pipeline of opportunities across Ireland.

Skills

Strategic growth

Business development

Stakeholder engagement

Infrastructure market knowledge

Account leadership

Commercial acumen

Education

Engineering degree or Project Management

Chartered status

Membership of professional body (APM/ICE/IET)

Tools

NEC Contracts

FIDIC Contracts

COE standards

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Strategic Growth Director to establish and grow the PMCM business in Ireland at a time of unprecedented business opportunity. This role will be predominantly based in our new Dublin office with travel expected across Ireland and occasional visits to the UK. As a key member of the PMCM Business Leadership Team, you will work closely with the PMCM Business Unit Managing Director and the WSP Ireland Country Lead to define and deliver a strategic growth plan that strengthens our market position and drives sustainable business performance.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Growth & Market Development

• Develop and implement the PMCM Ireland Growth Strategy, aligned with regional and global business objectives
• Identify and secure new business opportunities across key sectors including Rail, Highways, Water, Energy, and Local Government
• Expand WSP’s presence by leveraging existing client relationships and establishing new strategic connections

Client & Account Leadership

• Build and maintain a strong network of senior client relationships across Ireland including but not limited to TII, NTA, Irish Rail, Uisce Éireann, Local Authorities
• Lead a structured key account management framework, setting and delivering annual account targets
• Represent WSP at industry forums, conferences, and key stakeholder engagements

Partnership & Pipeline Development

• Establish strategic partnerships to support pipeline growth and capability enhancement
• Collaborate with PMCM Group Directors and Sector Leads to align resource planning with market demand
• Ensure a robust and sustainable pipeline of opportunities across Ireland

Leadership & Performance

• Build the PMCM resource capacity and capability in both our Belfast and Dublin office locations to support project portfolio delivery across the island of Ireland
• Support the PMCM Business Unit MD in achieving pre agreed target business outcomes relating to pipeline growth, successful project awards, strategic account growth and profit margins
• Drive a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Contribute to high-performing teams through coaching, mentoring, and leadership development

Capabilities & Attributes

• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable growth plans
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of consulting business models
• Established network within the Irish infrastructure market
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Collaborative leader with the ability to work across multiple levels and disciplines
• Proactive and solutions-focused, with strong risk awareness and problem-solving capabilities

Professional Experience And Accreditations – Essential

• Significant leadership experience in a client-facing environment
• Approx. 20 years’ experience delivering major infrastructure projects (typically €50m+)
• Proven expertise in rail and/or large-scale infrastructure programmes
• Strong commercial and contract management experience (e.g. NEC, FIDIC, COE)
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage performance, and drive business outcomes
• Degree in Engineering or Project Management
• Chartered status in a relevant discipline
• Membership of a recognised professional body (e.g. APM, ICE, IET)

Professional Experience And Accreditations – Desirable

• Experience in water sector project delivery
• Multi-sector client account management experience within Ireland

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.