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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)

Our Property and Buildings business includes Structure, Services and Specialists.

You will be part of a small commercial team within Property and Buildings, working closely with Legal, Finance and key stakeholders.

Our aim is to improve the commercial practices of our people and in turn our business.

You will have the opportunity to work on an array of significant projects throughout the UK and globally.

You will have the opportunity to grow your career at WSP within the Commercial Property and Buildings business.

We have offices in most major UK cities offering excellent collaboration space.

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.

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

Liaise with the Legal, Tax, E&C Team and ensure that proposed contractual arrangements are reviewed, risks identified/ mitigated and further legal advice sought if required

Provide support to Bid Leaders in contract negotiations

Ensure that sub-consultancy and collaboration agreements are in place for WSP appointments and the supply chain

Ensure bids are properly reviewed in line with governance requirements

Review and drafting of Contractual documents such as NDA, MOU, Teaming Agreements, Agreements etc.

Co-ordinate the drafting of sub-consultancy agreements (ensuring back-to-back and apportioning risk)

Facilitate and chair SBU weekly governance meetings thru management of the prospect pipeline in line with the UK and Global Delegations of authority (T404)

Support and facilitation of contract handovers including development and briefing to project Directors on contract management plans for strategic wins

Participate in project review and offer ad-hoc advice on contractual/commercial matters

Provide input to the Discipline’s risk and opportunity register when required supporting in particular on large fee claims, large working capital recovery to mitigating disputes before they arise.

Client and supply chain insolvency, administration, and any other financial distress

Ad- Hoc material change management (Deeds of Variation) in compliance with the contractual and business needs: Liaising with Contract/Project Directors (risk reduction meetings)

Understanding insurance policies and authorities and how this impacts our contractual positions

Annual renewals of insurance certificate & policies

Raise commercial awareness and performance in the Discipline through regular feedback, meetings and providing training.

Review and implement improvements to processes and systems.

Experienced in preparation and commercial support to tendering activities for large contracts

Must be able to obtain UK vetting level of Security Check (SC)

Experience of working closely with legal teams to provide successful governance of all commercial and legal aspects of the contract life cycle

Strong understanding of public sector Frameworks and their operations

Change management - expertise across the main industry forms including NEC PCS 3 and 4, FIDIC, JCT

Strong project management, organisational and investigative skills; Ability to simplify complex concepts

Drafting of contractual correspondence

Chairing commercial meetings with clients / contractors

Pro-active engagement in risk identification, evaluation and mitigation activity

Qualifications and Work Experience

Degree qualified and/or Membership of a relevant professional body is preferable (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 (PCR15)

Experienced in the use of standard forms of contract

Excellent communication skills