Hybrid Defence & Security Commercial Lead – Infrastructure

WSP Global Inc.; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Flexible working arrangements

Thrive wellbeing programme

Gymflex benefit

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Commercial Lead within its Defence and Security portfolio to provide commercial leadership across complex infrastructure projects. The role supports senior client interfaces and collaborates with Defence, Security, and WSP leadership to plan, resource and deliver programmes, starting with a major project in the North West of England.

You will be responsible for shaping commercial strategy, driving procurement, and fostering a high-performance culture.

Qualifications

• Relevant professional qualifications with strong commercial and contract management expertise.
• Experience providing commercial and project leadership across Defence and Security projects through design and construction.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary engineering projects with inclusive leadership and stakeholder relations.
• Ability to advise Programme leadership on the effective use of collaborative commercial and contract tools.
• Commercially astute with understanding of major client needs and partnership building.
• Structured, logical problem-solver in complex environments.
• Knowledge of H&S legislation, CDM, Defence and Security secure ways of working.
• Working knowledge of export controls in defence or nuclear contexts.
• Committed to continuous improvement and developing future engineers.
• Forward-thinking, contributing to business development and sustainability.
• Hold a recognised level of UK security clearance or be eligible to apply for it.

Responsibilities

• Bring extensive commercial experience across complex infrastructure projects, from feasibility through to delivery.
• Act as a senior leader and trusted advisor, serving as a key interface with clients and building long-term relationships.
• Work in close partnership with Defence and Security and wider WSP leadership to ensure projects are well planned, resourced and positioned to deliver successfully.
• Anticipate future resource needs, supporting recruitment of the skills required to meet the demands of our digital future.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to people development, helping to identify, support and grow the next generation of commercial leaders.
• Use proven leadership and communication skills to build effective internal and external networks, strengthening trust and supporting future work winning.
• Lead with energy and clarity, bringing together diverse, multi-disciplinary teams to address complex commercial challenges and provide clear strategic commercial direction.
• Champion robust systems to ensure projects deliver value for money while meeting client objectives, cost controls and programme targets.
• Contribute beyond project delivery by supporting major bids, engaging with clients on upcoming opportunities and playing an active role in wider business initiatives.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Contract management

Stakeholder management

People management

Education

NEC4 contracts knowledge

CEMAR experience

Tools

CEMAR

NEC4

Job description

WSP is seeking a Commercial Lead within its Defence and Security portfolio to provide commercial leadership across complex infrastructure projects. The role supports senior client interfaces and collaborates with Defence, Security, and WSP leadership to plan, resource and deliver programmes, starting with a major project in the North West of England.

You will be responsible for shaping commercial strategy, driving procurement, and fostering a high-performance culture.