Commercial Director, Roads & Infrastructure

WSP Global Inc.; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Thrive health & wellbeing program

Gymflex discounts

Flexible working arrangements

Additional leave purchase options

Job summary

WSP UK seeks a senior Commercial professional to manage risk and unlock opportunity across bids and project delivery within Transport & Infrastructure. You will partner with Business Units and colleagues across Legal and Finance to deliver value.

Reporting to the Commercial Director, you’ll apply strong commercial judgement to minimise risk, maximise returns and align outcomes with business objectives, whilst coaching teams and driving improvements.

Qualifications

• Proven people and commercial management experience in a client-facing environment.
• Strong commercial acumen with understanding of consultancy models and performance drivers.
• Leadership capability, including delegation, accountability and succession planning.
• Contract management experience using standard forms (NEC, FIDIC, COE), ideally in the UK and/or Ireland.
• Experience within Transport & Infrastructure gained in consultancy, contractor or a client organisation.
• Relevant degree and/or professional membership.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial input to major bids, tenders and contract negotiations.
• Provide end-to-end commercial support across project delivery, frameworks and working capital recovery.
• Manage commercial risk, opportunities, claims and disputes in line with company policy.
• Support clients and project teams on change management, contractual compliance and communications.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and a strong commercial culture across Transport & Infrastructure.

Skills

Commercial management

Contract management

Disputes handling

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Education

Relevant degree and/or professional membership

Job description

WSP UK seeks a senior Commercial professional to manage risk and unlock opportunity across bids and project delivery within Transport & Infrastructure. You will partner with Business Units and colleagues across Legal and Finance to deliver value.

Reporting to the Commercial Director, you’ll apply strong commercial judgement to minimise risk, maximise returns and align outcomes with business objectives, whilst coaching teams and driving improvements.