Head of Corporate Sustainability in London

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A Little More About Your Role… Join WSP’s Global Sustainability Team and play a pivotal role in advancing our sustainability strategy across the UK and EMEIA region. You will lead the corporate sustainability program within the region, ensuring regulatory compliance, meeting regional client and market expectations, and aligning with WSP’s global sustainability strategy and objectives. This is a role with the opportunity to influence meaningful change and strengthen WSP’s industry leadership position.

Responsibilities

• Lead Regional Programs (~50% of available hours): Manage corporate sustainability programs across EMEIA, with a focus on the UK, Central Europe, and the Nordics. In this role, you will lead a small team (~5 FTEs) of sustainability professionals throughout this geographic region, supported by additional shared resource in our GCC sustainability centre of excellence, located in India. You will maintain and enhance our well‑established sustainability programs in the UK and Nordics to meet regulatory and global business requirements, while developing, maturing and expanding the sustainability program for Central Europe and, ultimately, the wider EMEIA region.
• Manage Additional Needs of UK and Ireland Program (~50% of available hours): Understand, lead, shape and enable additional corporate activities required by the mature UK&I business to support strategic work winning and client delivery. Lead a small and well‑established team (5 FTEs) with an agreed programme of activities. In 2026, this includes leadership and oversight of project decarbonisation (1 FTE) and social value (4 FTE) where you will support efforts to fulfil WSP’s corporate commitments and client contractual requirements across government and private sector. This includes some engagement as required with large climate and social value practitioner networks across WSP teams and externally.
• Ensure Regulatory Compliance: In collaboration with legal, oversee adherence to regional and local sustainability regulations, prepare sustainability disclosures required under the CSRD in the EU, SECR, ESOS and TCFD in the UK and GHG disclosure requirements in Spain and France.
• Meet Client Expectations: Support bid teams in responding to sustainability questionnaires and ensure that regional sustainability objectives align with evolving client expectations.
• Enhance Data Collection and Reporting Processes: Ensure global platforms such as Oracle and Amex deliver the required sustainability data to meet regulatory requirements and advance sustainability objectives. Improve efficiency and quality of regional data collection.
• Develop Regional Strategies: Translate the global sustainability strategy into actionable plans for EMEIA, aligning with regional priorities, develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance and monitor and report compliance activities. Develop or maintain GHG reduction plans and related targets for each country or sub‑region. Monitor and report on sustainability program to regional senior management.
• Engage Leadership: Partner with regional leaders and business functions (e.g., legal, HR, workplace, IT) to embed sustainability into business operations and culture. Provide guidance and support to business units to ensure they understand and comply with regulatory requirements and support sustainability objectives.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

• Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Studies, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience in corporate sustainability or related fields.
• Proven ability to manage complex business change projects and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Strong skills in building trust, driving change, and engaging stakeholders internally and externally.
• Deep knowledge of global sustainability standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Good knowledge of the UK regulatory and practical market requirements associated with social value.
• Knowledge of social value measurement frameworks and standards, including TOMs.
• Experience in overseeing the delivery of social value strategies and partnerships.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close‑knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. With us, you can. Apply today.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long‑lasting impacts on the communities we serve 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 propelled by international brainpower.

What’s in it for you?

• Work‑life balance: At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.
• Health & Wellbeing: We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
• Flex your time: To enhance work‑life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part‑time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
• Your development: We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP 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.