Strategic Growth Director - PMCM Ireland

WSP in the U.S.; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 159,853 - 274,034; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Inclusive culture and flexibility

Health and wellbeing support

Job summary

WSP seeks an experienced Strategic Growth Director to establish and grow the PMCM business in Ireland. Based mainly in Dublin with travel across Ireland and occasional visits to the UK, the role leads growth strategy and key account expansion across Rail, Highways, Water, Energy, and Local Government.

You will build a strong network with senior client relationships, engage in partnerships, and align resources with market demand while mentoring teams and driving pipeline and profit targets.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in client-facing environment.
• Approx. 20 years’ experience delivering major infrastructure projects (€50m+).
• Proven expertise in rail and/or large-scale infrastructure programmes.
• Strong commercial and contract management experience (e.g., NEC, FIDIC, COE).

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 existing client relationships and establishing new strategic connections.
• Build and maintain a strong network of senior client relationships across Ireland, including TII, NTA, Irish Rail, Uisce Éireann, and Local Authorities.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Business development

Stakeholder relationships

Leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Project Management degree

Chartered status

Professional body membership

Job description

Overview

WSP is a leading consultancy in the planning, design and delivery of transport and infrastructure solutions that support sustainable growth worldwide. We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Strategic Growth Director to establish and grow the PMCM business in Ireland. The role will be based primarily in our new Dublin office with travel across Ireland and occasional visits to the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the PMCM Ireland Growth Strategy aligned with regional and global 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.
• Build and maintain a strong network of senior client relationships across Ireland, including TII, NTA, Irish Rail, Uisce Éireann, and Local Authorities.
• Lead a structured key account management framework, setting and delivering annual account targets.
• Represent WSP at industry forums, conferences, and stakeholder engagements.
• 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.
• Build the PMCM resource capacity and capability in Belfast and Dublin to support project portfolio delivery.
• Support the PMCM Business Unit Managing Director in achieving agreed pipeline and profit targets.
• 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 infrastructure delivery and business growth, combined with deep market insight and exceptional relationship‑building skills.

Capabilities & Attributes

• Strategic thinker who translates 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 who works across multiple levels and disciplines.
• Proactive and solutions‑focused, with strong risk awareness and problem‑solving capabilities.

Professional Experience & 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 & Accreditations (Desirable)

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

Benefits

• Hybrid working policy: work from home two days a week with opportunities for in‑office collaboration.
• Inclusive culture that values diversity, belonging and flexibility.
• Health and wellbeing support including access to a virtual GP service, gym membership discount, and menopause support package.
• Flexible working arrangements, option to purchase additional leave and use bank holiday entitlement.
• Development and training opportunities, including mentoring, chartership, and continuous learning programs.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.