**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. **A little more about your role…** Reporting to the Group Director within PMCM Rail you would be responsible for growing the groups Commercial offering both through growing the groups capability and also supporting the groups pipeline within the Rail Sector and beyond. There would be an expectation that you would support in the delivery of some of WSP major client facing projects. Could we write something around being the external face of our commercial offering? Key responsibilities would be: + Grow the groups commercial offering through targeted recruitment. + Take a leading role in the identification of new market opportunities for growth, expansion and diversification + Work closely with the PMCM Rail SLT to align commercial goals with business objectives + Take a leading role in managing the post-contract commercial contract management and support pre-contract activity of all frameworks and contracts related to the programme of works. Deliverables (Client Facing Support) + Establish and implement appropriate commercial strategies including effective project cost management + Provide commercial management of framework agreements and supporting contracts leading the commercial review of contractor delivery, attending valuation and progress meetings as necessary + Initiate estimating and risk and value management of projects in a timely manner during the project life-cycle, recommending appropriate mitigating actions on commercial/risk events at the earliest opportunity. + Lead the negotiation of all prices under existing contracts/framework agreements (including the negotiation of target costs) and fully participate in the associated Quantitative Risk Assessment and Value Management Workshops. + Monitor and manage all project reporting such that it is accurately maintained and recorded in accordance with company reporting systems. Explain all variances to outturns, period forecasts, AFCs and budget/authority to the Commercial Director, proposing mitigating actions at the earliest opportunity. Lead and deploy the commercial team in the management of all live projects ensuring they are adequately resourced from a commercial perspective. Provide pro-active expertise, advice and governance on all contract/scope changes in accordance with change control systems, recommending or authorising appropriate action within delegated authority and progressing the timely resolution of contract variations. + Identify emerging problems, report contractual claims and support in the management and resolution of legal and/or commercial disputes in conjunction with Functional management as appropriate. + Lead the final account settlements on all projects to manage close out as per the project authority, project plan and within agreed timescales. Monitor all multi-year framework agreements, to agree and reconcile annual accounts within 6 months of each year-end. + Support demonstration of efficiencies and continual improvement of estimating by undertaking cost analysis of completed projects and feedback as per the Cost Allocation Feedback process. + Support with pre and post-contract procurement activities as appropriate acting as a role model for commercial staff, providing coaching and development as appropriate. What we would be looking for you to demonstrate… + Knowledge of railway and construction industry conditions of contract. + Educated to degree level or equivalent and professional qualification. + Experienced negotiator. + Experience in the resolution of construction contract disputes. + Knowledge of railway commercial contract management. **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.** \#LI-MA1 We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. **WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?** **Work-life balance** At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK. **Inclusivity & Diversity** We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity. **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. 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That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership. **\#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._