Commercial Assistant

WSP; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction and engineering field is looking for a member of the Commercial Management team. The successful candidate will assist with commercial support, contract administration, and offer advice on important commercial matters. This role provides the opportunity for significant career growth within a collaborative environment across various UK projects.

Qualifications

• Experience of commercial management and contract administration over the contract lifecycle.
• Preferably experience within a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Commercial Management function by providing commercial support.
• Drafting and reviewing contractual documents in line with governance.
• Resolving contractual issues and providing commercial advice.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Excellent communication skills

Education

Relevant Degree

Membership of a relevant professional body

Job description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects, and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

As a member of the P&B Commercial Team, you will work with the Legal, Bid Modelling, Operations, and project teams to provide advice and support on:

1. Assisting the Commercial Management function in their duties by providing commercial support to project delivery teams
2. Support with pre-sourcing, inflight, and post-contract/commercial activities
3. Assist in drafting and reviewing contractual documents in line with corporate governance
4. Supporting key stakeholders with the resolution of contractual issues
5. Providing commercial advice and interpreting contractual documents

Your team

• Our Property and Buildings business includes Structure, Services, Defence, and Specialists.
• You will be part of a small commercial team within Property and Buildings, working closely with Legal, Finance, and key stakeholders.
• Our aim is to improve the commercial practices of our people and in turn our business.
• You will have the opportunity to work on significant projects throughout the UK and globally.
• You will have the opportunity to grow your career at WSP within the Commercial Property and Buildings business.
• We have offices in most major UK cities offering excellent collaboration spaces.

Experience

• Experience of commercial management and contract administration over the contract lifecycle
• A relevant Degree and/or Membership of a relevant professional body is preferable
• Preferably experience within a similar role
• Good Commercial awareness
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Excellent communication skills

Successful applications will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment.

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