Ireland Regional Lead, Ecology & Nature Services (Hybrid)

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Naas; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Regional Lead to guide our ecology and environmental teams across Ireland, uniting Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland in delivering major projects.

The role combines strategic leadership with strong financial performance, client relations and people development to create a high-performing, inclusive culture. You will drive growth and deliver complex environmental solutions.

Qualifications

• Significant experience within ecology, environmental consultancy or a related field.
• Track record of leading, developing and motivating high-performing teams.
• Strong commercial and operational management experience.
• Experience managing project delivery, utilisation, budgets and financial performance.
• Ability to build long-lasting relationships with clients, regulators and stakeholders.
• Experience in business development, major bids and framework delivery.
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading and inspiring ecology and environmental teams across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
• Creating an inclusive, engaging and high-performing culture where people can thrive and develop.
• Championing health, safety, wellbeing and flexible working.
• Overseeing the successful delivery of projects, ensuring quality, profitability and operational excellence.
• Providing senior technical leadership, governance and quality assurance.
• Building and maintaining trusted relationships with clients, regulators and key stakeholders.
• Supporting business development activities, major bids and framework opportunities.
• Identifying market opportunities and helping shape the future growth of our Nature Services offering.
• Driving collaboration across teams, service lines and geographies to deliver a truly integrated all-Ireland service.

Skills

Leadership

Ecology

Stakeholder management

Commercial mindset

People leadership

Communication

Education

Degree or postgraduate qualification

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Regional Lead to guide our ecology and environmental teams across Ireland, uniting Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland in delivering major projects.

The role combines strategic leadership with strong financial performance, client relations and people development to create a high-performing, inclusive culture. You will drive growth and deliver complex environmental solutions.