Commercial Lead - PMCM

About the role

A Global Leader in Transport & Infrastructure Consulting
WSP is a leading consultancy in the planning, design and delivery of transport and infrastructure solutions that support sustainable growth and resilient communities worldwide.
Ireland is entering a transformational period of investment in rail, public transport and major infrastructure. With significant programmes planned and underway across the sector, this is an exciting opportunity for an experienced commercial professional to play a leading role in establishing and growing WSP’s commercial management capability in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead WSP's commercial management capability within the Ireland business.
• Develop and implement a growth strategy aligned with WSP's wider PMCM and Transport sector ambitions.
• Recruit, mentor and develop commercial management professionals, creating a high-performing and collaborative team culture.
• Promote technical excellence, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement across commercial management services.
• Work closely with PMCM, Transport and Infrastructure leadership teams across the UK and Ireland.
• Develop trusted relationships with key clients, stakeholders and industry partners across the Irish transport and infrastructure market.
• Identify, shape and secure opportunities for commercial management, estimating, project controls and advisory services.
• Support strategic pursuits, framework opportunities and major bid submissions.
• Contribute to account management activities and help grow WSP's market presence across rail, transport and infrastructure sectors.
• Represent WSP at industry events, client forums and professional networks.
• Provide senior commercial leadership on major infrastructure and transportation programmes.
• Lead the provision of commercial management services including contract administration, procurement support, change management, cost assurance, claims management and commercial governance.
• Support clients in developing robust commercial strategies, risk management approaches and project delivery frameworks.
• Provide expert advice on standard forms of contract including NEC, FIDIC and bespoke commercial arrangements.
• Support the resolution of commercial issues, disputes and settlement negotiations where required.
• Ensure high standards of service delivery, governance and commercial performance across all commissions.
• Support the effective management of project financial performance and resource planning.
• Drive consistency, quality and best practice across commercial management services.
• Monitor commercial risks and opportunities, ensuring appropriate mitigation and reporting.
• Contribute to business planning, forecasting and performance management activities.
• Champion safe, sustainable and collaborative delivery practices throughout the business.

Qualifications

• A proven track record of leading commercial management services within major transport, rail or infrastructure environments.
• Strong commercial acumen and experience advising clients on complex projects and programmes.
• Demonstrable experience developing client relationships and securing new business opportunities.
• Strong leadership skills with experience building, mentoring and developing high-performing teams.
• Experience delivering commercial management services across the full project lifecycle.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills.
• Strategic thinking combined with the ability to deliver practical solutions and tangible outcomes.
• A collaborative and inclusive leadership style aligned with WSP's values and culture.

Skills

• A relevant degree qualification together with appropriate professional membership (RICS, ICES, CIOB or equivalent).
• Experience working on major transport, rail, infrastructure or capital delivery programmes.
• A strong understanding of commercial governance, procurement, contract administration and risk management.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing client relationships at a senior level.
• Experience delivering commercial management services across the full project lifecycle.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills.
• A collaborative and inclusive leadership style aligned with WSP's values and culture.

Benefits

Work-life balance
Inclusivity & Belonging
Health & Wellbeing
Flexibility

Pay

Competitive salary and benefits package

Schedule

Hybrid working policy offering the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.