WSP in the UK

Assistant Commercial Manager

Location
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Posted At
12/10/2024
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Description
Job Description

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.

In our commercial function our job is clear “To help our teams manage the risks and realise the opportunities in bidding, winning and delivering great projects.”. This is underpinned by the following:-

  • Providing leadership in Commercial matters; directly with clients, making business easy and WSP easy to do business with.
  • Developing Commercial best practice, process and resources (careers) in support of WSP’s strategy.
  • Demonstrating the value from the Commercial Role
  • Focussing and action on strategic themes of governance, risk and opportunity with all stakeholders.
  • Providing dispute resolution support to the business.

A Little More About Your Role…

As a member of the Discipline Commercial Team, you will work with the Legal, Insurance, Bid Modelling, Operations, and project teams to provide advice and support on: -

  • Sustainable work winning
  • Reviewing, managing and negotiating contracts
  • Assisting in the commercial management of our projects
  • Resolution of issues and finalisation of contracts

This role will report to the Commercial Business Partner for the relevant business unit.

A Little More About Your Team…

  • You will be part of a small team within the applicable business unit, but also be part of the wider Discipline commercial team.
  • Our aim is to improve the commercial practices of our people and in turn our business.
  • Opportunity to work on an array of nationally significant projects throughout the UK and Ireland. Our clients include all national and regional transport bodies as well as leading Contractors.
  • You will have the opportunity to grow your career at WSP in the UK, but also our expanding market leading global businesses.
  • We have offices at most major transport hubs offering excellent collaboration space.

What We Are Looking For You To Demonstrate…

  • Good Commercial awareness.
  • Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Experience of contract administration over contract lifecycle.
  • A working knowledge standard forms of contract particularly NEC.
  • A relevant Degree and/or Membership or working towards a Degree and/or Membership of a relevant professional body is preferable
  • Preferably experience within a similar role.

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 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

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.

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