Commercial Lead - PMCM

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 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. Our global community of professionals brings together civil and structural engineers, digital specialists and programme delivery experts working collaboratively to combine best practice with strong local insight.

This opportunity invites an experienced commercial professional to play a leading role in establishing and growing WSP’s commercial management capability in Ireland, in a transformational period of investment in rail, public transport and major infrastructure.

• 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.

• 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…