Habitats Regulations Service Lead

Habitats Regulations Service Lead

Full-Time 60000 - 80000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
WSP USA

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead and review complex Habitats Regulation Assessments while developing standards and training.
  • Company: WSP is focused on shaping a sustainable future through nature-led solutions.
  • Benefits: Opportunity to influence nationally significant work and contribute to technical excellence.
  • Other info: Key leadership role supporting strategic growth and client engagement.
  • Why this job: This role offers a chance to lead HRA capability across the UK Nature Services business.
  • Qualifications: Extensive experience in HRA and strong knowledge of UK Habitats Regulations required.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.

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.

What you’ll be doing:

  • 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

What we’re looking for:

  • 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.

Habitats Regulations Service Lead employer: WSP USA

WSP is dedicated to sustainability, offering opportunities for professional growth and development. Located in the UK, the team focuses on nature-led solutions, enhancing their position in the industry. Employees benefit from a collaborative environment that fosters innovation and technical excellence.

WSP USA

Contact Details:

WSP USA Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Habitats Regulations Service Lead

Habitats Regulation Assessment (HRA)
Technical Direction
Quality Assurance (QA) Frameworks
Project Leadership
Client Engagement
Knowledge of UK Habitats Regulations
Ecology