New arrival joins from AtkinsRéalis

WSP has brought in a former AtkinsRéalis director to head up its nuclear and energy sector business.

Stuart McLaren will lead the division for the UK and Ireland and was previously global sustainability growth director at AtkinsRéalis.

He has also worked for Aecom and Arcadias as well as Atkins before it was bought by Canadian firm SNC in 2017.

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Stuart McLaren has previously worked for Aecom and Arcadis

WSP said: “Stuart’s appointment is a key part of WSP’s 2025–2027 strategic plan to accelerate growth in priority sectors, including nuclear. He will play a pivotal role in driving a more integrated, multi-disciplinary approach to energy delivery, expanding client relationships, and positioning WSP to respond to major energy infrastructure opportunities across the UK.â€

The firm was recently appointed, along with T&T, to provide advisory services to Great British Energy for its nuclear Small Modular Reactor programme.