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WSP USA Commercial Manager in Birmingham, United Kingdom
In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.
When considering a career move it’s vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong. See what WSP stands for in 2024 and beyond…
To find out more about our Property and Buildings business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Property and Buildings | WSP (https://www.wsp.com/en-GB/hubs/property-and-buildings)
We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready!
In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.
When considering a career move its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong.
To find out more about our business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Who We Are | WSP (https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/who-we-are)
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
Work-life balance?
WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important – whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself.
Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & Diversity?
We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.
Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP’s Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential.
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.
Med24 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.
Flex your time?
For improved work life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
Your development?
We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training or mentoring.
APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP!
#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.
Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.
Think bigger scale. Think higher profile. Think ground breaking. Join WSP, and you’ll be at the heart of a team of international experts all dedicated to growing and sharing their expertise and working on projects that transform society for all of us.
Property & Buildings (P&B Structure, Services & Specialists) engineering design require a permanent projects Commercial Manager to support and develop the businesses commercial acumen from mobilisation onto in-flight management and then final account / demobilisation project stages. Moving the business from pricing engineering activity to risk assessment and pricing through considering the whole opportunity including de-risking working capital and debt costs. Working with investors, developers, architects and contractors including overseas clients and moving changes against existing contracts to sustain and enhance margin.
A typical week would include:
Contractual Arrangements
• From a sound knowledge of contractual forms e.g. NEC, JCT, collateral warranties, novation, NDA/CAs, etc. and their application in real design consulting engineering business life.
• Supporting the business in pro-actively negotiating best outcomes, balancing financial performance and risk reduction with ongoing client relationships.
• Ensuring that proposed contractual arrangements are reviewed, risks identified then mitigated and further advice sought as required.
• Triangulation of programme, scope & fee monthly.
• Liaising with the UK legal team also undertake due diligence on potential clients and supplier chain partners.
• Some public-sector in-flight delivery process understanding.
• Strong understanding of contract payment mechanisms: AfPs, administering NEC3/4 Option A, C and E to preserve Target Cost, payless notices, suspension letters etc.
Project Delivery - Change & Working Capital Management
• Ensuring that monthly project reviews are undertaken in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures.
• Providing support to the business working closely with the Legal Team where required to prosecute change management in line with contract terms e.g. administering CEs, DoV.
• Assist in the recovery of disputed working capital and debt with the business in accordance with the contracts informal and formal dispute resolution procedures.
Client Facing Support
Provide support to Prospect & Project Directors in the following areas:
• Managing the change process e.g. additional services and fee negotiations.
• Continual commercial improvement against; T&Cs development, market trends e.g. fire and facades in the Specialist team.
• Providing training in commercial management practices within Property & Buildings including lessons learnt.
• Raise commercial awareness in Property & Buildings through regular feedback, bid and project reviews, meetings and training.
• Review and implement improvements to processes, procedures and systems across; bid management, project delivery, final accounts, legal, finance, insurance and governance.
• Have a degree in Engineering or equivalent, including chartership, QS / cost consultant (preferred)
Must be able to obtain UK vetting level of Security Check (SC)
• In depth knowledge of NEC3/4 PSC • Possess a good understanding of ‘best practices’ in commercial management
• Are a diplomatic agent for change with the experience, energy and vision to identify
opportunities for innovation
• Are an 'achiever' who enjoys interacting at all levels, getting involved in detail to get the job done and adept at stepping back and taking a broader view.
• Candidates are likely to have a larger corporate background, be used to motivating teams