Commercial Manager (Energy) in Manchester

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.

A Little More About Your Role… Reporting to the Commercial Director of Energy, you will work closely with the Operations Director and the Heads of Discipline to:

• Commercially lead on key programmes and strategic projects within Energy
• Provide general commercial advice, support and assurance to the Discipline leads at all stages of the contract lifecycle, including guidance on WSP governance requirements
• Ensure 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
• Collaborate with our clients to ensure mutually beneficial outcomes (win/win)
• Manage Watch List items for the Discipline and actively support on dispute avoidance, dispute resolution, claims and working capital recovery

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate:

• Degree qualified and preferred membership of a relevant professional body is required (MCIPS MRICS/MCIOB/MCInstCES)
• Significant relevant experience within a similar role
• Experience with NEC forms of contract
• Excellent communication skills
• Interest in digital innovation

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.

With us, you can. Apply today.

About Us: 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.

What’s In It For You?

• Work-life balance: 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.
• Inclusivity & Belonging: 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 at WSP.
• Health & Wellbeing: We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most.
• Flex your time: To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
• Your development: We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.