Senior Contracts Leader for Complex Infrastructure Projects

WSP; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Medical cover

Generous annual leave

Professional subscriptions

Inclusive culture

Job summary

WSP is seeking a senior commercial leader to provide strategic leadership across major projects in Africa. You will govern commercial and contractual matters, shape risk strategies and mentor a team of professionals while interfacing with senior leadership.

The role emphasizes negotiation of complex contracts, dispute management, and ensuring regulatory and governance compliance across large infrastructure and energy programmes.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of senior commercial/contractual leadership on large infrastructure or energy projects.
• Deep expertise in NEC, FIDIC and bespoke contracts.
• Professional registration (e.g. RICS, SACQSP) strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership on commercial and contractual matters across major projects.
• Develop and implement commercial strategies aligned to objectives.
• Lead negotiation of complex contracts, variations, claims and final accounts.
• Advise project directors and senior leadership on contractual and risk issues.
• Oversee dispute resolution and engage legal advisors.
• Establish and enforce governance, controls and risk frameworks.
• Mentor senior/contracts professionals.
• Support tendering, pricing strategies and bid negotiations.
• Drive continuous improvement and best practice in commercial management.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, contractual and governance requirements.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Negotiation

Dispute management

Governance & risk

Mentorship & leadership

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, Law or equivalent

Tools

NEC contracts

FIDIC contracts

Job description

WSP is seeking a senior commercial leader to provide strategic leadership across major projects in Africa. You will govern commercial and contractual matters, shape risk strategies and mentor a team of professionals while interfacing with senior leadership.

The role emphasizes negotiation of complex contracts, dispute management, and ensuring regulatory and governance compliance across large infrastructure and energy programmes.