Overview

Role: Sustainable Certification Team Lead, United Kingdom — WSP in the UK & Ireland.

We are looking for an experienced leader to define, develop and grow the Sustainable Certification services within WSP's Sustainability Advisory for the Built Environment. This role sits on the Built Environment leadership team and drives strategic growth, client care, project delivery, technical excellence and operational performance.

The Team

Our Sustainability Advisory Discipline delivers a broad range of sustainability advisory services, including climate change, corporate ESG, policy and permitting, health and safety, carbon and net zero, lenders and investors ESG, environmental due diligence, microclimate, sustainable certification and buildings and industrial decarbonisation. We work with clients across energy, water, industry, local government, transport, commercial property, financiers and investment, aviation, and more. We have specialists delivering integrated, multi-service advisory support across sectors.

A Little More About Your Role

As the Sustainable Certification Lead, you will define, develop, lead and grow this service at WSP. You will be a member of the Built Environment leadership team within Sustainability Advisory and responsible for the growth and development of Sustainable Certification services, contributing to broader sustainability services. You will have accountability for strategic growth, client care, project delivery, technical excellence and operational delivery. You will be an existing or aspiring business leader with a proven track record in a multi-disciplinary, client-centric environment. The business offers a broad service offering, so you should have a growing breadth of understanding across core discipline services and deep knowledge of Sustainable Certification services offered by WSP.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

• Leadership – experienced leader with a strong internal and external profile, who drives an innovative, trusted culture. Manages teams of significant size and demonstrates the ability to motivate, implement change programmes, and foster safety, health and wellbeing with a zero-harm mindset.
• Operational Performance – oversight of the Sustainable Certification team’s operational performance, including workload pipeline development, UK and Global team resourcing, and performance against budgets and EBITDA targets.
• Strategic Leadership – develop and implement a robust Sustainable Certification growth strategy in collaboration with other team leads.
• Technical skills – high level of experience and knowledge in the team with broad knowledge of other disciplines. Expert knowledge of Sustainable Certification schemes (e.g., BREEAM, DREAM, LEED, WELL).
• Developing people – passion for coaching and developing others, inclusive of diversity and difference.
• Communication – effective communication to support and coach others; share knowledge and ideas.
• Persuasive – influential yet encourages open dialogue and feedback.
• Innovation – challenges the status quo, researches new techniques and stays informed on developments.
• Team building – collaborative, builds high performing teams, champions diversity and inclusivity.
• Client relationship management & business development – leads critical client relationships and supports business development through market activity and strategic clients.
• Experience – extensive experience delivering Sustainable Certification and related sustainability projects in built or natural environments.
• Qualifications – first or second degree standard or equivalent (Chartered status preferred); full membership of a relevant professional body; ongoing professional development (CPD).

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800+ people are united by a common purpose to create positive, long-lasting impacts on communities through a culture of innovation, integrity and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and supported by international expertise.

What’s In It For You

• Work-life balance: WSP offers a hybrid working policy with the flexibility to work from home two days a week and collaborate in offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants from varied backgrounds and experiences, encouraging people to bring their whole selves to work and fostering an inclusive culture.
• Health & Wellbeing: Thrive programme, Virtual GP access, workplace adjustments as needed, Gymflex benefit and menopause support.
• Flex your time: WSP My Hour to take one hour each day for personal activities, with flexible time in lieu, part-time and flexible working arrangements, extra leave purchase and bank holiday flex.
• Your development: Commitment to growth through training, mentoring and chartership.
• #WeAreWSP: We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, including disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and request workplace adjustments if required.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Professional Services