Framework Commercial Lead, UK & Ireland

About the Role

As a member of the Roads Commercial Team reporting to the Commercial Director, you will lead the commercial side of major frameworks and work alongside framework leadership teams. You will provide commercial direction, support governance and ensure contractual compliance across projects. You will be an active contributor to the WSP Transport and Infrastructure Commercial Team, influencing decisions, delivering training and identifying business‑improvement opportunities. Your role will help embed a stronger commercial culture throughout the business. • Guide Framework Leadership Team on governance and contractual compliance. • Support Quality/General Managers throughout the commercial lifecycle. • Review and manage Work Orders and subcontract agreements. • Supervise commercial team in contract reviews and advice. • Identify, report, and resolve non‑conformities and contract issues. • Promote best‑practice commercial training and learning. • Lead and support audit activities. • Analyse performance trends to drive improvements. • Collaborate with Legal, Project Directors and Operations to resolve disputes and claims.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸contract governance
• ▸work orders
• ▸contract review
• ▸audit lead
• ▸performance analysis
• ▸dispute resolution

What You Bring

We are looking for candidates with transport or infrastructure consultancy or client experience, a relevant degree or professional membership, and proven people‑and‑commercial management skills. Excellent communication, the ability to influence and work in multidisciplinary environments, and full‑lifecycle contract management experience (NEC, COE) in the UK or Ireland are essential.

Requirements

• ▸transport
• ▸degree
• ▸people management
• ▸communication
• ▸contract management
• ▸nec

Benefits

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. Work‑life balance is valued with a hybrid policy that lets you work from home two days a week while collaborating in modern offices across the UK. Health and wellbeing are supported through the Thrive programme, virtual GP services, workplace adjustments, Gymflex discounts and a comprehensive menopause support package. Flexibility is key: the “WSP My Hour” lets you take one hour each day for personal activities, plus part‑time, flexible working, additional leave purchase and adaptable bank‑holiday arrangements. Your development is a priority, with access to training, mentoring and support for chartership to help you grow.

Work Environment

Hybrid