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WSP USA Commercial Manager - Civil/IIR in 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 its 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…
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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 Transport and Infrastructure Commercial Team, you will work with the Legal, Bid Modelling, Operations, and project teams to provide advice and support on: -
Sustainable work winning
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 Director for Transport and Infrastructure
YOUR TEAM
Our Transport and Infrastructure business includes Roads, Rail, Civil, Intelligent Infrastructure, PMCM and Defence and Security business units
You will be part of a small team within the applicable business unit, but also be part of the wider Transport and Infrastructure 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 within the Transport and Infrastructure business, but also our expanding market leading global businesses.
We have offices at most major transport hubs offering excellent collaboration space.
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 of a relevant professional body is preferable
Preferably experience within a similar role.