Job Information
WSP USA Commercial Design Manager (Building Services) in London, United Kingdom
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WSP have an opportunity for an experienced Commercial Design Manager at our Chancery Lane office. As a member of the London Building Services Team, you will work with Project Directors, Project Managers and Team Members to provide advice and support the team throughout the project lifecycle to minimise commercial risk and maximise financial returns in line with the Discipline’s objectives.
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Project Delivery
Supporting Project Directors in delivering complex and multidisciplinary projects across all sectors
Assist engineers and project managers with resource management and the update of cost forecasts
Provide support and assistance in preparing project fee proposals
Lead in change management with timely issue of all relevant notices
Lead in project invoicing and management of the commercial aspects of the project
Support engineers and project managers with document management
Coordinating between various project team members ensuring projects are delivered on time, to budget and to the agreed quality standard
On a Project basis, provide input to the Discipline’s risk and opportunity register
Ensure that contract & project reviews are undertaken
Developing, maintaining and implementing stakeholder management plans.
YOUR TEAM
You will work closely with likeminded individuals on exciting and challenging projects across the private and public sector.
Building Services in London consists of more than a 100 mechanical, electrical, and public health engineers including our E&S and Smart Team members.
We make extraordinary efforts to attract, develop, engage and retain the best professionals in our fields of expertise because this is what makes us great
We put the highest ethical standards at the centre of all we do, and professionalism is inherent in our offering
We are humble and act with moral and intellectual integrity, keep our word, treat everyone with respect, support our colleagues, and embrace diversity
We care about individuals and their progress and offer the most fulfilling career development for our professionals. We promote our young recruits because we believe fresh perspectives bring great ideas and new energy
You will be based in our Chancery Lane office in the Centre of London, offering easy commuting options and a load of amenities just around the corner
Skills
Proven ability and track record in the majority of the following
Experience working in a Project Environment
A good understanding of commercial and financial project management
Similar experience within the services sector
Experience using enterprise project lifecycle software such as Oracle
Excellent administrative skills including document management and producing reports and other typical documents
Able to work effectively under pressure, supporting others to do the same
Strong organisational skills – can effectively manage several processes
Proven capability of working in a collaborative environment with a strong teamwork ethos
Experience working on projects with time, cost and quality constraints
Proficient in the use of MS Office software
Strong drive with sound judgement. Quickly establishes credibility & sphere of influence
Qualifications and Work Experience
Degree qualified
Relevant experience within a similar role
Commercial awareness
Experience/Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and multi team environment
Excellent communication skills
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