Strategic Commercial Leader, Bids & Risk

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Professional development

Flexible working

Employee wellbeing

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Commercial Leader to drive bid strategy, manage risk and maximise financial returns across building projects. You will partner with Building Services colleagues and cross-functional teams, guiding governance, contracts and performance across programmes.

You’ll bring strong leadership, client-facing acumen and experience with NEC and other standard forms, with a collaborative approach to minimise risk and improve margin.

Qualifications

• Proven people and commercial leadership experience in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
• Excellent commercial acumen with experience in contract negotiation and management, disputes and settlements.
• Experience across complex, multi-disciplinary projects including design and build contracts and large programme frameworks.
• Experience in supporting MEP services at all RIBA stages.
• Contract management experience across bespoke consultant appointments and standard forms (NEC).
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking and ability to influence across levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial input to major bids, tenders and contract negotiations in line with governance.
• Provide end-to-end commercial support across bidding activity, 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.
• Collaborate with Portfolio Commercial Directors to improve processes and risk awareness across Property & Buildings.

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Commercial Leader to drive bid strategy, manage risk and maximise financial returns across building projects. You will partner with Building Services colleagues and cross-functional teams, guiding governance, contracts and performance across programmes.

You’ll bring strong leadership, client-facing acumen and experience with NEC and other standard forms, with a collaborative approach to minimise risk and improve margin.