Rail Commercial Manager – Infrastructure Projects

WSP Global Inc.; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a Commercial Manager to join our PMCM Rail team, supporting delivery of major rail and transport programmes in the UK.

You will drive robust commercial governance, cost control and risk management across multi-disciplinary portfolios while collaborating with clients, suppliers and delivery partners. The role offers hybrid working with opportunities across UK offices and project sites, focusing on relationship-building, contract administration and value realization.

Qualifikationen

• A degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
• Professional accreditation, working towards accreditation, or an interest in pursuing professional qualifications such as MRICS or MCIOB.
• Experience in commercial management within the rail or wider infrastructure sector.
• Experience supporting the delivery of infrastructure projects within a client, contractor or consultancy environment.
• Knowledge of organisations such as Network Rail, HS2, TfGM or other rail delivery bodies would be advantageous.
• A track record of contributing to successful commercial outcomes on infrastructure projects.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships.
• Proficiency in commercial management systems, tools and software.
• A good understanding of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts and commercial management principles.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, risk management and continuous improvement.

Aufgaben

• Develop and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships, providing commercial support and advice.
• Prepare monthly commercial, cost and risk reports to support project decision-making.
• Support commercial management activities in line with contractual requirements and client governance processes.
• Manage project budgets, cost forecasting, tracking and reporting activities.
• Support procurement activities, including reviewing and negotiating commercial terms with suppliers and contractors.
• Contribute to effective supply chain management, promoting collaboration and positive working relationships.
• Ensure compliance with client commercial procedures and standards.
• Review project expenditure, invoices and commercial submissions.
• Participate in commercial meetings with contractors, suppliers and delivery partners.
• Administer contracts throughout the project lifecycle, from award through to final close-out.
• Support the management of change events, including variations, claims and compensation events.
• Monitor contract performance and assist with resolving commercial issues and contractual correspondence.
• Undertake financial forecasting and support risk identification and mitigation activities.
• Support resource planning to help achieve commercial and programme objectives.
• Identify and manage commercial risks, supporting early warning processes and risk reduction activities.

Kenntnisse

Quantity surveying

Commercial management

Rail experience

Stakeholder management

Contract management

NEC contracts

Risk management

Financial forecasting

Ausbildung

QS or Commercial degree

Jobbeschreibung

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a Commercial Manager to join our PMCM Rail team, supporting delivery of major rail and transport programmes in the UK.

You will drive robust commercial governance, cost control and risk management across multi-disciplinary portfolios while collaborating with clients, suppliers and delivery partners. The role offers hybrid working with opportunities across UK offices and project sites, focusing on relationship-building, contract administration and value realization.