Project Contracts Lead

Wsp

The Role

Overview

Lead contract management for major property projects within WSP's PMO.

Key Responsibilities

  • contract management
  • nec jct
  • nda management
  • warranty management
  • scope definition
  • standardised approach

Tasks

-Support the management of Project Contract Managers in the UK and our Global Capability Centres -You will be influential in shaping the strategic direction of our future project management strategies and solutions -Provide project contract management on major projects and programmes -Assist the PMO Lead to define the scope of, and best practice in, contract management, for P&B major projects and identify the most effective way to deliver these services. -Client contracts including NEC and JCT forms of contract Managing NDAs Warranties Advising teams on contractual obligations -Managing NDAs Warranties -Advising teams on contractual obligations -Lead in approach to the development of skills and capabilities of individuals in project contract management -Develop a standardised approach to contract management on Major projects in conjunction with other SBUs -Working collaboratively with WSP disciplines including our any sub-consultants and project partners on projects and in the delivery of new project contract management solutions -Identify and manage the current workload and pipeline for Contract Management on major projects and opportunities within P&B

Requirements

  • nec
  • contract management
  • chartered
  • apm
  • agile
  • degree

What You Bring

-Demonstrates collaborative behaviours, ethics and promote health, safety and wellbeing within the team. -You will be working on major projects across a range of sectors -Pragmatic practitioner of NEC forms of contract, who can apply the contract in a collaborative and positive fashion -Skilled and impactful communicator with the ability to unpick and present complex problems in an understandable and simplified fashion -Experience of Contract management for complex multidisciplinary projects -Evidence of working in a fast paced and agile environment and really taking the lead for driving success goals into the delivery -NDAs and Warranties -Chartered Project Manager with the APM (or equivalent) or is working towards this. -Fantastic collaborator and facilitator with excellent negotiation skills -An architectural, engineering or project management degree

Benefits

-You will be part of a team of likeminded individuals (the team is expected to rapidly grow, providing good career opportunities -The main office location is flexible, with some expectation to travel occasionally to regional offices as the team and workload expand.

The Company

About Wsp

-Partners with clients to create sustainable, efficient, and resilient solutions. -Known for iconic projects like the One World Trade Center and London's Crossrail. -Provides cutting-edge services in transportation, energy, water, and commercial developments. -Blends technical expertise with deep industry knowledge to solve complex challenges globally.

Sector Specialisms

Waste Management and Landfill

Water & Wastewater Tunnels

Water and Wastewater Treatment

Water Supply and Distribution

Parks and Open Spaces

Rail and Transit Advisory

Rail Design

Rail Electrification

Rail Planning

Refurbishment and Retrofit

Risk and Resilience for Bridges and Civil Structures

Stormwater and Flood Risk Management

Structural Engineering for Healthcare

Sustainability and ESG Solutions

Sustainable Building Consulting

Sustainable Design for Healthcare

Tailings & Mine Waste Management

Train Control Systems

Tunnel Seismic and Earthquake Engineering

Tunnel Structural Engineering

Waste and Resources Sector (including thermal treatment, biomass energy, carbon capture, materials recovery facilities, organic waste treatment, advanced conversion, waste transfer facilities, landfill management)

Healthcare Strategy and Planning

Property Consultancy

Cost Management

Project and Programme Management

Life Sciences Strategy