Senior Defence & Security Commercial Lead

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Commercial Lead to provide commercial leadership across complex infrastructure programmes. Initially supporting a major Defence/Security project in the North West of England, you will drive commercial strategy, contract management and client partnerships within a multi‑disciplinary team.

You will balance client needs with delivery, people priorities and value for money, while supporting bid activity and the development of future talent in a hybrid working environment across the

Qualifications

• Experience leading commercial teams on complex infrastructure projects, including Defence and Security programmes.
• Proven ability to manage contracts (NEC4) and stakeholder relationships across multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Strong leadership, coaching and bid/proposal skills.

Responsibilities

• Bring extensive commercial experience across complex infrastructure projects, from feasibility to delivery and operations.
• Act as senior leader and trusted advisor with clients, building lasting relationships.
• Collaborate with Defence and Security and wider WSP leadership to ensure well‑planned, resourced projects.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Contract management

NEC4 contracts

Stakeholder management

People leadership

Negotiation

Risk management

Education

Professional qualifications

Tools

NEC4 tools

CEMAR

Job description

WSP is seeking a Commercial Lead to provide commercial leadership across complex infrastructure programmes. Initially supporting a major Defence/Security project in the North West of England, you will drive commercial strategy, contract management and client partnerships within a multi‑disciplinary team.

You will balance client needs with delivery, people priorities and value for money, while supporting bid activity and the development of future talent in a hybrid working environment across the