Head of Commercial - Transport & Infrastructure (Hybrid)

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career development

Inclusive culture

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced commercial leader to establish and grow its commercial management capability in Ireland. You will lead a team, drive growth strategies, and provide senior guidance on major infrastructure programmes within a collaborative, cross-border environment.

The role requires strong commercial acumen, experience advising on NEC/FIDIC contracts, and a track record of building high‑performing teams across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading commercial management in transport/infrastructure
• Experience advising clients on complex projects and programmes
• Strong client relationship development and new business generation
• Leadership experience building high-performing teams
• Experience across full project lifecycle in commercial management
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Strategic thinker delivering practical outcomes aligned with company values

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead Ireland-based commercial management capability.
• Develop and implement a growth strategy aligned with PMCM and Transport sector ambitions.
• Recruit, mentor and develop commercial professionals into a high-performing team.
• Promote technical excellence, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with UK and Ireland leadership teams across PMCM, Transport and Infrastructure.
• Provide senior commercial leadership on major infrastructure programmes.
• Oversee contract administration, procurement support, change management and cost governance.
• Advise clients on commercial strategies, risk management and project delivery frameworks.
• Support opportunities in pursuits, framework bids and account management.
• Ensure governance and delivery standards across commissions.
• Drive risk monitoring, reporting and value-driven delivery.
• Champion safe, sustainable and collaborative delivery practices.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Team development

Contract governance

NEC/FIDIC familiarity

Education

Degree in related field

Professional membership (RICS/ICES/CIOB or equivalent)

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced commercial leader to establish and grow its commercial management capability in Ireland. You will lead a team, drive growth strategies, and provide senior guidance on major infrastructure programmes within a collaborative, cross-border environment.

The role requires strong commercial acumen, experience advising on NEC/FIDIC contracts, and a track record of building high‑performing teams across the project lifecycle.