Commercial Manager

Responsibilities

• Implement commercial and contract management practices from the bid stage through project delivery and close-out
• Identify commercial, contractual, and margin risks at the project level, escalating emerging issues early
• Support bid and pursuit teams with commercial inputs, contract reviews, and risk identification
• Manage variations, extensions of time, and low-to-medium complexity claims
• Prepare and manage contractual notices, commercial correspondence, and records in line with governance requirements
• Monitor project commercial performance, flagging margin erosion, scope drift, or delivery misalignment
• Act as a trusted commercial partner to Project Managers to embed commercial discipline and consistent standards

Requirements

• Solid experience in commercial, contracts, or project management, ideally within professional services or project-based environments
• Working knowledge of contract forms commonly used in consulting and engineering projects
• Experience supporting variations, claims, and contractual processes
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain commercial issues to delivery teams in practical terms
• Sound commercial judgement and the ability to recognize when issues need to be escalated

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on high-profile, complex projects across Australia and beyond
• Influence decision-making at a strategic level
• Access to a culture that values diversity, inclusion, and innovation
• Career growth opportunities in an environment that supports leadership and development

About the Company

WSP is a global professional services firm committed to shaping a better future. We foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement, empowering our people to challenge thinking and drive better outcomes for our clients and communities.