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15 June 2026

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WSP appoints deputy COO, UK and Ireland

4 hours WSP has appointed Ruth Bailey as deputy chief operating officer for the UK and Ireland. Bailey joins the company from AtkinsRéalis.

Ruth Bailey
Ruth Bailey

Bailey brings more than 20 years of international experience across the project lifecycle. She is a chartered civil and structural engineer who has delivered major international projects before transitioning into large-scale business management and operational leadership.

In her new role, Bailey will, WSP says, focus on operational excellence across WSP鈥檚 UK & Ireland business, strengthening project execution and business operations to ensure teams are supported, empowered and equipped to succeed. She will also work with the leadership team to translate business priorities into high-performance operations across the region.

Mathieu du Plooy, chief operating officer, UK & South Africa at WSP, said. 鈥淩uth鈥檚 appointment reflects the importance we place on operational excellence as our UK & Ireland business continues to grow. Her engineering background and operational leadership will be a real asset to WSP.鈥

Bailey added, 鈥淲SP has an incredible reputation for delivering complex, impactful projects. I鈥檓 thrilled to be joining the organisation and look forward to working with Mathieu and the wider leadership team to support WSP鈥檚 continued growth and deliver strong outcomes for our clients.鈥

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