Head of Earth & Environment

WSP Philippines, Inc.; Pasig; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Philippines, Inc. seeks a Head of Earth & Environment responsible for driving strategic growth and operational excellence in the Earth and Environment Global Capability Centre. This role involves leading teams, managing financial performance, and supporting business opportunities.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and over 12 years of relevant experience, with a strong focus on leadership and global business practices.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in operations or project management.
• At least 8 years in a leadership role within consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Develop a team for project delivery support.
• Coordinate operational management activities.
• Oversee financial performance and market position.
• Manage talent development and training activities.

Skills

Leadership and people-management skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Exceptional communication skills

Global business practices understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or marketing

MBA preferred

Job description

Head of Earth & Environment

Head of Earth & Environment is a team leadership role responsible for driving strategic growth and operational excellence for the Earth and Environment Global Capability Centre (GCC) operations, supporting the pursuit of new business opportunities, developing and implementing expansion strategies, managing GCC Manila teams and integrating with key stakeholders across Earth and Environment. This role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, financial acumen, and the ability to collaborate globally across GCC and Lead Country locations.

You will be a member of the E\&E GCC Strategic Activation and the E\&E Operations Team, reporting directly to Director of Earth and Environment Operations, Australia and National Operations Executives.

Responsibilities

• Project Delivery and Support: Develop a team to ensure appropriate administrative and commercial support to Earth and Environment’s Project Managers, Operations Community and Lead Tech Directors.
• Operational Management: Coordinate key internal activities and initiatives (HSSE Standdown, Quarterly Business Reviews, MEPC Program), oversee operational hygiene focus areas (FTE growth, backlog, pipeline, etc.).
• Strategic Development and Execution: E\&E strategic activation tracking, support admin of digital innovation pipeline, and undertake relevant market/trend analysis to support the operations community.
• Work Winning: Focused E\&E account management support across strategic pursuits and panels, pipeline tracking, commercial/pricing support, client feedback management and marketing/communications oversight to enhance WSP position in key Earth and Environment markets.
• Financial Performance: Drive and manage profitability, and report on business metrics, including expenses, performance, and market position.
• Learning & Development Support: Oversee approved reviewer and PM certification processes, competency frameworks and coordinate internal E\&E training activities to ensure E\&E compliance with WSP requirements.
• Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management: Provide leadership and direction to GCC Manila teams and foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve GCC growth goals.

Main Area of Focus

• Project delivery and governance
• E\&E Australia operational management and strategy
• Leadership and local line management of E\&E Australia’s GCC capability in Manila

Organizational Knowledge

• Working knowledge of WSP’s organizational structure and capability.
• Working knowledge of relevant systems, procedures and practices.
• Understanding of WSP’s people policies and practices.

Qualifications (Minimum and Desirable)

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, marketing, or a related field (MBA preferred).
• 12+ years of experience in operations, project management, management or strategy with at least 8 years in a leadership role within a project‑based consultancy market.
• Proven success in driving global expansion and achieving revenue growth in international markets.
• Deep understanding of global business practices, including experience working with diverse cultures, legal regulations, and international sales cycles.
• Excellent leadership and people‑management skills, with a track record of developing high‑performing teams.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable strategies.

Experience, Skills and Organisational Knowledge

• Strong HSSE focus with understanding of HSSE management in high‑risk industries (construction, oil and gas, etc).
• Entrepreneurial hands‑on leader, with strong commercial acumen and drive, but also strong focus on people.
• Proven experience with marketplace channels, with a successful track record of executing growth and channel development.
• Well‑developed managerial practical experience – ideally leadership style based on coaching & mentoring and a mixture of assertiveness and empathy.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.

About Us

Founded in 2000, WSP Manila Inc. is one of WSP's Global Capabilities Centre (GCC) and an integrated extension of WSP teams worldwide by providing them with services that help deliver excellent operational performance. We provide technical expertise at scale and experienced professionals, including those with specialized skills. Our Philippine team, of 600+ professionals, pioneers solutions and delivers innovative projects across sectors: transport & infrastructure, property & buildings, earth & environment and mining & energy.