Strategic Growth Lead - PMCM Buildings

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Thrive wellbeing programme

Gymflex benefits

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland seeks an experienced Strategic Growth Lead to shape strategy, define delivery objectives and grow the PMCM Buildings business across the UK. The role involves market development, client engagement and strategic partnerships, with travel across UK offices.

As a leader on the PMCM Buildings Leadership Team, you will define growth plans, build a strong portfolio, and work closely with sector leads to align resources and drive sustainable performance.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in a client-facing environment.
• Proven expertise in properties and buildings sector with market knowledge.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage performance and drive outcomes.
• Degree in Project Management, Quantity Surveying or relevant discipline.
• Membership of a recognised professional body (APM, ICE, IET).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the PMCM Buildings Growth Strategy in line with regional/global objectives.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities across Residential, Commercial, Government, Education, Mission Critical and Life Sciences.
• Expand WSP’s presence by leveraging existing client relationships and establishing new strategic connections.
• Lead a structured key account management framework and deliver annual growth objectives.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Commercial acumen

Relationships & networking

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership & people development

Education

Degree in Project Management, Quantity Surveying or relevant discipline

Professional body membership (APM/ICE/IET)

Job description

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with some of the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that welcomes new ideas and diverse perspectives, while experiencing a world of opportunity to shape a career as unique as you.

A Little More About Your Role…

We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Strategic Growth Lead to help shape strategy, define delivery objectives and grow the PMCM business in our Buildings Sector at a time of unprecedented opportunity. This role will be predominantly based in the UK with travel expected across our various UK offices.

As a key member of the PMCM Building Sector Leadership Team, you will work closely with the PMCM Buildings Group Director and the broader WSP Buildings market to define and deliver a strategic growth plan that strengthens our market position and drives strong sustainable business performance.

This is a high-impact leadership role focused on market development, client engagement, and strategic partnerships, ensuring the growth of a strong and resilient project portfolio across the UK&I.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Growth & Market Development

• Develop and implement the PMCM Buildings Growth Strategy, aligned with regional and global business objectives
• Identify and secure new business opportunities across key sub sectors including Residential, Commercial, Government, Education, Mission Critical and Life Sciences.
• Expand WSP’s presence by leveraging existing client relationships and establishing new strategic connections
• Shape strategic propositions, lead capture for key pursuits and deliver an effective client experience.

Client & Account Leadership

• Build and maintain a strong network of senior client relationships across our sub-sectors
• Lead a structured key account management framework, setting and delivering annual account growth objectives.
• 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 Buildings
• To be successful, this role will require close collaboration with the wider WSP business

Leadership & Performance

• Build the PMCM national resource capacity and capability in our regional office locations to support project portfolio delivery.
• Support the PMCM Strategic Growth Team 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

About You

You are an experienced leader with a strong track record in delivery and business growth activities, combined with deep market insight and exceptional relationship-building skills.

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 UK real estate 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
• Proven expertise in properties and buildings sector, market knowledge and established client relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage performance, and drive business outcomes
• Degree in Project Management, Quantity Surveying or relevant discipline
• Membership of a recognised professional body (e.g. APM, ICE, IET)

Professional Experience And Accreditations - Desirable

• Multi-sector client account management experience within the Buildings and Property market

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work‑life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part‑time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

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.