Commercial Manager (Energy)

Job Description

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...

Our Energy business is seeking a Commercial Manager to support commercial activity across a diverse portfolio of projects, working closely with multi disciplinary teams delivering to a wide range of clients across the Energy sector. This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping commercially sound projects that support the delivery of high quality outcomes for our clients.

Our Energy portfolio spans the full project lifecycle, from early strategy and feasibility through design, delivery and operations, right through to optimisation and decommissioning. You'll be part of a business working across power generation, power networks, renewables and low carbon technologies, helping clients accelerate the energy transition and deliver future ready, resilient energy infrastructure.

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to shape a strong project culture centred on commercial excellence, while balancing client outcomes and business performance. You'll thrive in a collaborative environment, using your problem solving skills and sound judgement to navigate the challenges that come with complex infrastructure projects.

You'll bring enthusiasm and genuine passion for what you do, alongside the confidence to challenge constructively and the integrity to lead with openness and accountability. A tenacious approach to solving problems, driving continuous improvement and role modelling inclusive, respectful behaviours will be central to your success.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide commercial leadership on key programmes and strategic projects within the Energy business.
• Offer practical commercial advice, support and assurance to Discipline Leads across the full contract lifecycle, ensuring alignment with WSP governance requirements.
• Review bids to ensure they meet governance standards and support well managed, sustainable work winning.
• Work closely with Legal, Tax and Ethics & Compliance colleagues to review contractual arrangements, identify risks and support appropriate mitigation.
• Collaborate with bid modellers to ensure pricing aligns with client instructions, reflects WSP margin expectations and includes appropriate contingencies.
• Ensure appropriate sub consultancy and collaboration agreements are in place, with back to back terms and clear risk allocation.
• Support the review and drafting of contractual documents, including NDAs, MOUs and Teaming Agreements.
• Facilitate effective contract handovers, including the development of contract management plans and briefings for Project Directors on key wins.
• Participate in project reviews and provide ongoing commercial and contractual support during delivery.
• Promote commercial awareness and continuous improvement by reviewing processes and systems and supporting the implementation of improvements that enhance efficiency and performance.
• Manage and support Watch List items, with a focus on risk management, dispute avoidance, claims support and working capital recovery.

What we would be looking for you to demonstrate...

• A degree or equivalent professional experience in a relevant discipline, with membership of a relevant professional body welcomed but not essential (for example MCIPS, MRICS, MCIOB or similar).
• Substantial relevant experience in a similar role.
• Experience working with NEC forms of contract, with the confidence to apply them in practice and continue developing your knowledge.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage clearly and professionally with clients, stakeholders and project teams.
• An interest in digital innovation and how emerging tools and technologies can support improved commercial and project outcomes.

Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?

With us, you can. Apply today.

About Us

We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 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 & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied 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 a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our 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.

Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. 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.