Senior Commercial Manager (Building Services)
On-siteFeltham, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Lead the commercial management of Building Services and multi-discipline projects at Heathrow, providing strategic direction across the project lifecycle and influencing business decisions to optimize outcomes. Oversee contract administration, negotiations, and change control while managing financial monitoring, revenue forecasting, and margin analysis. Identify commercial risks and opportunities, develop mitigation strategies, and oversee procurement for Building Services packages to ensure value for money. Mentor commercial team members, support recruitment, and act as a trusted advisor to Project Directors on commercial matters. Work closely with clients, contractors, and internal teams to drive improved commercial performance and maintain robust governance.
Required Qualifications
- 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
- Recent, demonstrable experience in leading commercial management across complex projects, including managing contractual risk, supporting dispute resolution, and driving improved commercial performance
- Experience in building services, structural and civil engineering disciplines
Desired Qualifications
- experience in building services, structural and civil engineering disciplines will be an advantage
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