Habitats Regulations Service Lead

At WSP, we're shaping a more sustainable future. We're looking for an experienced Habitats Regulation Assessment (HRA) professional to lead and grow our HRA capability across the UK Nature Services business.

This is a key leadership role, providing technical direction, consistency, and quality across both project-level and plan-level HRAs, while supporting the development of people, standards, and services.

• Acting as technical authority for HRA across WSP UK
• Leading delivery and review of complex HRAs
• Developing standards, tools, and QA frameworks
• Building capability through training and mentoring
• Supporting strategic growth, bids, and client engagement

• Extensive experience in HRA (plan and project level)
• Strong knowledge of UK Habitats Regulations and case law
• Experience leading projects and supporting others
• Background in ecology or a related discipline

This is an opportunity to influence nationally significant work, contribute to technical excellence, and help strengthen WSP's position as a leader in nature-led solutions.