Commercial Manager

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia WSP Australia Full time
Join our team of intelligent and collaborative Changemakers and make your mark on tomorrow


Reporting to the Head of Contracts of the Project Services Group, the Commercial Manager will be responsible in supporting contract delivery and project performance across a broad range of projects within the Australian business.

The role will work closely with delivery teams, as well with other commercial and project support resources to deliver sound and practical commercial advice.

The role provides commercial leadership and implementation of commercial processes and practices for the successful delivery of projects within the Australian business.


To make this role a success, you will be collaborating with the Executives, Legal team, Project Director, Project Managers & clients.


What you'll do:

  • Contract management of large infrastructure projects, including overseeing daytoday contract administration, contract claims and disputes, internal reporting, and cost control on projects
  • Working with clients to define their requirements and discuss progress, delivering a highquality client experience:
  • Oversee administration of contracts, providing guidance and direction to delivery teams.
  • Support the project team in identifying and minimising contractual risk on projects.
  • Manage the commercial strategy and negotiation process for claims.
  • Prepare and negotiate major subconsultant agreements as required.
  • Assist the team in monitoring and reporting project budgets and remaining costs to complete
  • Proactively interact with client's commercial representative and manage solving of commercial issues
  • Ensure all essential project, financial and business data is kept up to date.
  • Educate and mentor project managers in the achievement desired commercial outcomes of project delivery.
  • Engaging and collaborating with WSP Legal to coordinate their support on contract and commercial matters as required.
  • Monitor implementation of the business systems, take corrective action where necessary.
  • Assist to develop a high level of commercial awareness within the business.
  • Promote WSP values ensuring a safe working environment is maintained always.
  • Exemplify SHEQ behaviours around Safety, Health, Environment and Qualify.
Main Requirements

  • Applicants with 510 years of experience in a similar or related role will be considered
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in relevant field of experience
  • Demonstrated experience in contract management and commercial negotiations on large infrastructure projects.
  • Ability to understand, articulate and achieve an effective commercial outcome based on a party's ability to identify and manage risk.
  • Excellent communication, relationship management and influencing skills.
  • Ability to summarise, present and report on contractual risk to senior stakeholders.
  • Ability to adapt and respond to change.
  • Strong commercial and business acumen
  • Track record of delivering results
We are a high-performing collaborative team of experts that thrives on challenge and unconventional thinking. Channelling our curiosity into creating progressive solutions to complex issues is both our mission and our passion.

About WSP


WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services consulting firms, bringing together approximately 4,500 talented people across 14 offices in Australia.

We have committed to halving the carbon footprint of our designs and advice by 2030. Our sustainable solutions and Future Ready projects will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

Our vibrant workplace culture is an important part of what makes this a great place to work.

As a leader in WSP, you will have the opportunity to influence and contribute to our social and community initiatives while collaborating with your colleagues to make a positive impact on people's lives.

You will also enjoy the rewarding experience of mentoring younger professionals and seeing them succeed and progress in their careers over time.


WSP prioritises the health and wellbeing of our people by offering flexible working, 12 weeks parental leave, opportunities for global mobility, purchased additional leave, and a competitive salary among many more benefits designed to help you thrive.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and equal opportunity workplace. We promote Indigenous voices and are actively delivering a 'Stretch' level Reconciliation Action Plan.

We are a Workplace Gender Equality Agency Employer of Choice, support the LGBTQIA+ community, and encourage all employees to bring their whole selves to work.


Things you will love about us:

  • Flexibility to work freely across any of our state of the art, modern and contemporary offices
  • National career opportunities and the ability to work on the nation's most exciting projects
  • Focus on personalised career growth
  • Recognition for professional and team achievements
  • Paid parental leave for primary carers and paid partners leave for non

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