Commercial Manager; PMCM Build

Job Description

What if you could shape a career as unique as you? At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

Our PMCM Education team is ready to hire a Commercial Manager to support the commercial delivery, performance and compliance of the Department for Education Technical Advisory Services Framework and other similar clients.

As Commercial Manager you will work collaboratively with the Framework Management Team and project teams, analysing costs and ensuring that projects are completed within budget. The Commercial Manager will support the Framework Management Team in all aspects of cost control, financial reporting, and contract administration.

• Monitoring project budgets, tracking expenditure, and reporting any deviations from the projected costs.
• Generate regular financial reports, highlighting cost performance and variances.
• Support the process of implementing cost control measures to maintain project budgets and enhance profitability.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of project costs, contracts, and financial transactions.
• Work closely collaboratively with team members, project managers and engineers, ensuring effective cost management on projects.
• Assist in forecasting future costs and financial impacts for ongoing projects.
• Assist in the change control process, preparing quotations for change requests and adjusting the budget and forecast where necessary.
• Procurement management for external subcontractors.
• Create applications for payments.
• Raise monthly invoices to clients.
• Liaise with clients regarding spend profiles and monthly reporting requirements.
• Ensure projects meet internal and external governance requirements.

• Previous experience in cost management, or a similar role in the construction industry would be beneficial.
• Attention to detail and knowledge of using financial software (Oracle) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Good organisational and time‑management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

You will be part of a driven and productive team of cost managers and quantity surveyors which offers a support network for learning and development within the role. You will develop a good understanding of the financial management of projects from inception to completion. The opportunity to experience working on a variety of projects and contractual arrangements will offer diversity in the breadth of experience you will gain.

The expectation is for you to gain the skills and experience required to manage your own projects independently.

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long‑lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging  have our employee resource groups to bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.