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Senior Commercial Manager (Building Services)
WSP —Middlesex
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Civil engineering
- ERP systems
- Business development
- Flexitime
- Work from home
9d
Senior Lifecycle & Projects Manager
OCS Group —Reading
- Business development
- Bachelor's degree
- Continuous improvement
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Procurement & Commercial Manager
SSE —Reading
- £68,100 - £102,100 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- No degree
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
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Category Specialist / Senior Category Specialist
Avia Technique Limited —Wokingham
- £32,850 - £52,525 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Travel
- Mentoring
- Free parking
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Senior Procurement Manager
SNG (Sovereign Network Group) —Basingstoke
- £64,000 - £74,000 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
Senior Project Manager (Building Services)
WSP —Middlesex
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Mentoring
- Leadership
- Flexitime
- Work from home
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Building Manager - Farnborough Aerospace Centre, Farnborough
CBRE —Farnborough
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Team management
Operations Manager
First Facilities Support LTD —High Wycombe
- £33,000 - £43,500 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer literacy
- Microsoft Office
- Recruiting
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Divisional Vice President Business Manager
AMETEK, Inc. —Slough
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Business development
Operations Manager - Didcot
Eurest —Didcot
- Up to £45,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Presentation skills
- Continuous improvement
- Contracts
14d
Senior Programme Manager
QinetiQ —Farnborough
- £75,150 - £83,500 a year
- Full-time
- Employee discount
National Contract Manager
Atlas Workplace Services —Guildford
- £63,000 - £65,000 a year
- Customer service
- Travel
- Leadership
Quick apply
EMEA Senior Strategic Key Account Manager - Industrial Distribution (m/f/x)
3M —Bracknell
- Full-time
- CRM software
- Data analysis skills
- English
9d
Senior Mission Manager
Open Cosmos —Didcot
- Hybrid work
- Continuous improvement
- Mentoring
Senior Service Manager
Sopra Steria —Farnborough
- Hybrid work
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
- Leadership
2d
Senior Bid Manager
M Group —Beaconsfield
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Research
- Continuous improvement
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Senior Director, Commercial and Marketing Technology Platforms
Fortrea —Maidenhead
- 8 hour shift
- CRM software
- Computer Science
- Bachelor's degree
Contract Manager
Ground Control —Reading
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Continuous improvement
- Organisational skills
- Contracts
- Annual leave
- Life insurance
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Operations Director
BaxterStorey UK —Earley
- Full-time
- Sales
- Hotel
- Business development
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Senior Customer Experience Manager
Novuna —Newbury
- Hybrid work

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Senior Commercial Manager (Building Services)

WSP -
Middlesex

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Job details

Part-time
9 days ago

Benefits

Flexitime
Work from home
Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

Cost management
JCT contracts
Financial planning
Civil engineering
Pricing strategies
Construction project cost estimation
Contract change control procedures
Stakeholder collaboration
Conduct risk analysis
NEC contracts
Client engagement
Team leadership
Procurement
Financial reporting
Stakeholder liaison
Mentoring junior staff
Supply chain
ERP systems
Cost control
Cross-selling
Business development
Project management
Stakeholder coordination
Budget planning
Decision making
Conflict management
Mentoring
Forecasting
Overseeing budgeting and forecasting
Recruiting
Relationship management
Contracts
Construction post-contract administration
Ongoing financial performance monitoring
Professional development mentoring
Risk assessment
Construction experience
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Contract negotiation
Training & development
Project contract management
Financial management
Leadership
Financial acumen
Contract administration
Stakeholder management

Full 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.

To find out more about our Property and Buildings business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Property and Buildings | WSP

A little more about your role…

You will be central to the highly collaborative Services South team; based across the Heathrow office primarily.

Your role will be at the heart of our high performing team, using your skills and expertise to help us continue driving forward in terms of both technical quality and service efficiency; whilst leading the teams senior engineers in their day to day project management activities.

What you’ll be doing:

Leadership: Leading and mentoring commercial team members, ensuring effective coordination between commercial, project, and technical teams. Providing clear commercial direction to support delivery outcomes aligned with programme, budget, and contractual requirements.
Commercial Management: Developing and managing commercial strategies and controls across projects, including cost planning, forecasting, and reporting. Supporting the setup of projects within financial systems (including Task 99 structures), ensuring appropriate allocation of budgets, cost tracking, and financial governance across workstreams.
Financial Management: Producing and overseeing financial reports, including cost forecasts, revenue tracking, invoicing, cash collection, and contribution to monthly project reviews. Identifying commercial risks and opportunities and supporting actions to maintain or improve project financial performance.
Business Development: Leading or supporting the commercial aspects of tender bids, including pricing strategies, commercial risk assessments, and contractual inputs. Working with wider WSP teams to support cross-selling opportunities and ensure commercially robust proposals.
Client Relations: Building and maintaining relationships with clients, supporting commercial discussions, negotiations, and agreement of changes. Working collaboratively with project and client teams to achieve commercially sound outcomes while supporting overall project objectives.

Your Team

Our team is comprised of approximately 60 engineers working across the Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health specialisms
Our team is split across our Brighton, Southampton, Heathrow, Basingstoke and Guildford offices giving the flexibility or work in either location on any given day. Many of our team choose to alternate the office they work in to suit personal and client needs.
As part of our team, you would be working on some of our major projects predominantly at Heathrow Airport. This will be as part of a multi-disciplinary offering and so experience in building services, structural and civil engineering disciplines will be an advantage.
You will be reporting to our Director that manages the various Frameworks at London Heathrow.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

Extensive experience in commercial management, cost control, and financial planning within the construction or Building Services sector, within aviation or major infrastructure environments.
Experience in managing commercial processes, systems, and tools (including cost management systems, forecasting tools, and enterprise resource planning), ensuring robust financial control across projects and programmes.
In-depth understanding of commercial and contractual management, including administration of NEC/JCT contracts, change control, variations, and claims management.
Proven ability to lead commercial activities independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing clear commercial direction and influencing project outcomes.
Experience in managing the commercial aspects of technical projects within property and buildings, with a clear understanding of how design and delivery decisions impact cost, risk, and margin.
Ability to represent WSP in commercial discussions with clients, contractors, and supply chain partners, supporting negotiations and ensuring commercially sound outcomes aligned with client objectives.
Have financial acumen, including experience in forecasting, cost reporting, margin management, and identifying commercial risks and opportunities.

Key responsibilities

Lead the commercial management of Building Services and multi-d projects and frameworks at Heathrow, providing strategic direction across the project lifecycle
Influence business and project decisions to optimise commercial outcomes, balancing risk and opportunity
Provide early commercial input into bids, pricing strategies, and delivery models

Contract Management & Administration

Oversee the administration of contracts (e.g. NEC, bespoke Heathrow forms), ensuring alignment with contractual obligations and risk positions
Lead contract negotiations, variations, and change control processes, ensuring robust commercial governance
Provide clear interpretation of contract provisions to project teams, supporting informed decision-making

Financial Management & Reporting

Lead financial monitoring and reporting across projects, including cost management, revenue forecasting, and margin analysis
Ensure that financial data is accurate, consistent, and aligned with project and business reporting requirements
Identify trends, risks, and opportunities affecting financial performance and provide actionable insights

Risk & Opportunity Management

Identify commercial risks and opportunities at project and portfolio level
Develop and implement mitigation or enhancement strategies to protect and improve commercial performance
Maintain clear visibility of risk exposure and ensure alignment with governance processes

Supply Chain & Procurement

Oversee procurement strategies for Building Services packages, ensuring value for money and alignment with project objectives
Manage relationships with key suppliers and subcontractors, including performance monitoring and issue resolution

Stakeholder Engagement

Work closely with internal teams, clients, and supply chain partners to support effective commercial decision-making
Build strong relationships with Heathrow commercial and programme teams

Team Leadership & Development

Lead, mentor, and develop commercial team members, supporting professional development (e.g. MRICS progression)
Promote consistency and best practice in commercial management across the team
Support recruitment and capability planning in line with business needs

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.

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.

With us, you can. Apply today.

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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.

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