Commercial Director – Major Projects

4 weeks ago

Tamworth, Australia WSP Global Inc. Full time

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.

The Opportunity

Are you a strategic commercial leader with a passion for shaping Australia’s most significant infrastructure projects? At WSP, we are looking for a Commercial Director to lead and elevate our commercial function across major projects nationally.

About the Role

As Commercial Director – Major Projects, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving commercial excellence across bids and project delivery valued over $5M. You’ll mentor a national team of Commercial Leaders and collaborate closely with in-house legal, project, and executive teams to shape commercial strategies, lead commercial negotiations, mitigate risks, and ensure successful project outcomes.

This is a high-impact role where your expertise in contracting methodologies (D&C, Alliance, EPCM, JV, Delivery Partner, etc.) and commercial acumen will directly influence WSP’s success in winning and delivering complex, high-value projects.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead commercial strategy across major project bids and delivery.
- Provide expert guidance on pricing models, risk mitigation, and contract negotiations.
- Collaborate with legal and project teams to shape and negotiate client, partner, and subcontractor agreements.
- Champion commercial governance, compliance, and best practices across the business.
- Build strong relationships with senior leaders, clients, and delivery partners.
- Coach and develop commercial capability across the organisation.

What We’re Looking For

- Proven experience leading commercial negotiations on large infrastructure projects.
- Deep understanding of public sector procurement and contracting models in transport, urban infrastructure, and energy.
- Commercial and contract experience with Tier 1 Contractors and significant private entities.
- Strong commercial acumen and ability to manage risk and drive value.
- Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to influence at the executive level and thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field.

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.

An employee Share Purchase Plan is available to all our permanent employees who wish to become owners and vested partners in WSP’s collective success. To find out more about our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people, and the programs we’ve designed to help you thrive, go to our Employee Benefits page.

With us, you can. Apply today.

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