Commerical Director

Overview

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

• Provide general commercial advice, support and assurance to the Discipline at all stages of the contract lifecycle, including guidance on WSP governance requirements
• Commercial lead on strategic bids
• Ensure that bids are properly reviewed in line with WSP governance requirements
• Liaise with the Legal, Tax and Ethics & Compliance teams to ensure that proposed contractual arrangements are reviewed, and risks identified and mitigated
• Work closely with bid modellers to ensure that our bids are priced in accordance with the client instructions, reflect WSP margin expectations, and include suitable contingencies where appropriate
• Ensure that sub-consultancy and collaboration agreements are in place for WSP appointments and the supply chain
• Review and drafting of contractual documents such as NDA, MOU and Teaming Agreements
• Support and facilitation of contract handovers including development and briefing to project directors on contract management plans for strategic wins
• Co-ordinate the drafting of sub-consultancy agreements (ensuring back-to-back and apportioning risk)
• Participate in project reviews and support on contractual/commercial matters
• Support the annual renewal of insurance certificates & policies
• Raise commercial awareness and performance in the Discipline through regular feedback, meetings and training
• Review and implement improvements to processes and systems
• Advise on Client and supply chain insolvency, administration, and any other financial distress
• Manage Watch List items for the Discipline and actively support on dispute avoidance, dispute resolution, claims and working capital recovery

• Degree qualified and preferred membership of a relevant professional body is required (MICE/ MCIPS MRICS/MCIOB/)
• Significant relevant experience within a similar role
• Experience in public sector contracts in the UK preferred including Public Sector Procurement regulations (PCR
  15)
• Experienced in the use of standard forms of contract
• Excellent communication skills
• Successful applications will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

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