Nature Services Sector Lead - Infrastructure

As Nature Services Sector Lead – Infrastructure, you drive growth and positioning of WSP’s nature-led offering across major UK infrastructure programmes. You’ll work with asset owners, operators and delivery partners to secure opportunities and shape integrated environmental solutions from planning to operation. You’ll lead four workstreams (Highways, Rail, Airports, Construction) and ensure Nature Services is embedded early in projects. This role combines commercial acumen, multidisciplinary collaboration and a focus on biodiversity and sustainability to deliver impactful infrastructure outcomes.

• Develop and execute the Infrastructure Sector Plan and growth strategies for highways, rail, airports and construction
• Build and manage strategic client relationships with infrastructure owners, operators and major partners
• Coordinate and lead Nature Services input into complex bids and opportunities
• Identify and nurture future frameworks, investment programmes and maintenance contracts
• Position Nature Services early in project lifecycles and provide integrated environmental solutions across lifecycle stages
• Collaborate across ecology, aquatic ecology, marine, biodiversity, arboriculture and natural capital teams to deliver cross-sector opportunities
• Monitor market trends, regulatory changes and competitor movements to inform strategy and shape propositions
• Shaped client-focused, ecologically sound solutions addressing delivery challenges and commercial objectives

• Understanding of infrastructure procurement, project delivery and investment programmes
• Experience with asset owners, operators, contractors or delivery partners
• Business development, client engagement and stakeholder management experience
• Experience leading bids, pursuits or growth initiatives within infrastructure or environmental consultancy
• Commercial awareness and ability to prioritise strategic opportunities
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and develop integrated client solutions
• Strong communication and influencing skills

• Strong communication
• Influencing and stakeholder management
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Ecological assessment and advice
• Planning and consenting
• Biodiversity enhancement