Strategic Growth Director - PMCM Ireland

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Strategic Growth Director to establish and grow the PMCM business in Ireland at a time of unprecedented business opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the PMCM Ireland Growth Strategy, aligned with regional and global business objectives
• Identify and secure new business opportunities across key sectors including Rail, Highways, Water, Energy, and Local Government
• Expand WSP’s presence by leveraging existing client relationships and establishing new strategic connections
• Build and maintain a strong network of senior client relationships across Ireland including but not limited to TII, NTA, Irish Rail, Uisce Éireann, Local Authorities
• Lead a structured key account management framework, setting and delivering annual account targets
• Represent WSP at industry forums, conferences, and key stakeholder engagements
• Establish strategic partnerships to support pipeline growth and capability enhancement
• Collaborate with PMCM Group Directors and Sector Leads to align resource planning with market demand
• Ensure a robust and sustainable pipeline of opportunities across Ireland

Requirements

You are an experienced leader with a strong track record in infrastructure delivery and business growth, combined with deep market insight and exceptional relationship-building skills.

• Significant leadership experience in a client-facing environment
• Approx. 20 years’ experience delivering major infrastructure projects (typically €50m+)
• Proven expertise in rail and/or large-scale infrastructure programmes
• Strong commercial and contract management experience (e.g. NEC, FIDIC, COE)
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage performance, and drive business outcomes
• Degree in Engineering or Project Management
• Chartered status in a relevant discipline
• Membership of a recognised professional body (e.g. APM, ICE, IET)

Qualifications

Capable of translating vision into actionable growth plans, with strong commercial acumen and understanding of consulting business models.

• Strategic thinker
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Collaborative leader with the ability to work across multiple levels and disciplines
• Proactive and solutions-focused, with strong risk awareness and problem-solving capabilities

Skills

Professional Experience And Accreditations - Essential

• Experience in water sector project delivery
• Multi-sector client account management experience within Ireland

Benefits

Work-life balance

• Hybrid working policy offering the flexibility to work from home two days a week
• Access to a Virtual GP service
• Comprehensive menopause support package
• Flexible working arrangements
• Participation in employee resource groups

Pay

N/A

Schedule

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