Description
We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven PFAS Lead to shape and grow our UK PFAS service offering. This role will sit within the Contaminated Land business and will report directly to the Contaminated Land Service Lead, ensuring alignment with wider Ground & Water strategy and objectives. The primary focus of the role includes work winning, revenue growth, and market positioning, supported by strong technical leadership.
You will lead the development of a best-in-class PFAS capability, securing major commissions across key sectors including energy, aviation, defence, and industrial infrastructure. Acting as a recognised subject matter expert, you will support clients in managing complex PFAS liabilities across the full project lifecycle, aligned with WSP’s established capabilities.
Key responsibilities:
- Act as the external face of WSP’s PFAS capability in the UK, building and maintaining senior client relationships and providing strategic advice on regulatory risk, liability management, and remediation approaches.
- Provide technical leadership and oversight across complex PFAS projects, including site investigation, hydrogeological assessment, risk assessment, and remediation design.
- Define and implement the UK PFAS growth strategy, expanding WSP’s service offering and integrating with global PFAS expertise.
- Build and lead a high-performing team, supporting capability development, recruitment, and internal best practice.
Requirements:
- A strong track record of winning and delivering environmental or contaminated land projects, with demonstrable experience in developing client relationships and securing repeat business.
- A deep technical knowledge of PFAS contamination, risk assessment, and remediation, combined with a strong commercial mindset and experience leading bids and proposals.
- A confident and credible leader, capable of operating at senior client and regulator level, with the ability to translate complex technical issues into clear, commercially focused solutions.