Our building services engineering practice is a thriving global community driven by creativity, curiosity and technical excellence. We attract and retain the brightest minds, and support them to do their best work with collaborative, multidisciplinary teams. We are trusted, impartial advisers invested in our clients’ success, and in making a positive impact for communities.
A little bit more about your role...
Our Building Services business is evolving to support sustainable growth through enhanced commercial governance, project controls, and integrated global delivery. As part of this transformation, we are establishing a Commercial PMO function to support our UK delivery teams.
We are seeking a Commercial Project Manager to support project, programme, and business performance across the UK Building Services. Working closely with Project Directors, Technical Project Managers, disciplines leads, Cost Centre Owners and the GCC commercial support teams. You will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, profitably, and in accordance with business governance requirements.
This role will provide the commercial and operational insight required to support informed decision-making, improve project performance, and enable effective utilisation of our UK and GCC resources.
You will act the Commercial Project manager between project teams, Finance, and GCC Commercial/project support teams to provide accurate reporting, forecasting, project controls and performance analysis across the project lifecycle.
Core Functions:
Project Controls & Commercial Performance
Governance & PMO Reporting
Cost & Forecast Management
Change Management & Risk
Financial Administration
Key Interfaces
What we will be looking for you to demonstrate...
Qualifications:
Experience:
Must be able to obtain UK vetting level of Security Check (SC)
Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.
We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Work-life balance
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.
Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & Belonging
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.
Health & Wellbeing
We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.
Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
Flex your time
To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
Your development
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
#WeAreWSP
Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
We are one of the world’s leading professional services firms, uniting our engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity.
From local beginnings to a globe-spanning presence today, we operate in over 50 countries and employ approximately 73,000 professionals, known as Visioneers.
Operating from South Africa, and with a team of over 650+ we deliver innovative projects across sectors: Transport & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Water, Power & Energy and Mining & Metals.
Visit us at https://www.wsp.com/en-ZA/
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