Strategic Commercial Director, Transport & Infrastructure

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Gymflex scheme

Thrive wellbeing programme

Disability Confident interview policy

Job summary

WSP in Leeds is seeking a seasoned Commercial professional to join our Transport & Infrastructure portfolio. Reporting to the Commercial Director, you'll act as a trusted partner to Business Units, providing commercial input from bidding through to delivery.

You will manage risk, optimise financial returns, and ensure contractual compliance across complex, multi-disciplinary projects. The role offers hybrid working across the UK with opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Proven people and commercial management experience in a client-facing environment.
• Strong commercial acumen with an understanding of consultancy models and performance drivers.
• Experience with contract management using standard forms (e.g. NEC, FIDIC), ideally in the UK and/or Ireland.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.

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.

Job description

WSP in Leeds is seeking a seasoned Commercial professional to join our Transport & Infrastructure portfolio. Reporting to the Commercial Director, you'll act as a trusted partner to Business Units, providing commercial input from bidding through to delivery.

You will manage risk, optimise financial returns, and ensure contractual compliance across complex, multi-disciplinary projects. The role offers hybrid working across the UK with opportunities for career development.