Senior Commercial Leader – Building Services, Heathrow

WSP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to join the Heathrow-based Services South team. You will lead commercial activities across multi-d projects, coordinating with mechanical, electrical, and civil disciplines while guiding budgets, risk reviews and governance.

You will mentor engineers, direct commercial processes, and provide robust financial oversight to drive project success. A strong track record in aviation or major infrastructure is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in commercial management within construction or building services.
• Experience with cost planning, forecasting and financial governance across projects.
• Strong understanding of NEC/JCT contracts and variation/claims handling.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of Building Services and multi-d projects and frameworks at Heathrow, providing strategic direction across the project lifecycle.
• Influence business and project decisions to optimise commercial outcomes, balancing risk and opportunity.
• Provide early commercial input into bids, pricing strategies, and delivery models.
• Act as a trusted advisor to Project Directors and senior leadership on commercial matters.

Skills

Commercial management

Cost control

Financial planning

Forecasting

Contract management

NEC/JCT contracts

Leadership

Tools

ERP systems

Forecasting tools

Cost management systems

Job description

WSP is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to join the Heathrow-based Services South team. You will lead commercial activities across multi-d projects, coordinating with mechanical, electrical, and civil disciplines while guiding budgets, risk reviews and governance.

You will mentor engineers, direct commercial processes, and provide robust financial oversight to drive project success. A strong track record in aviation or major infrastructure is highly valued.