WSP is one of the most diverse consulting firms in Africa. To further our strategic business execution plan, we are seeking leaders that share our guiding principles – we value our people and our reputation; we are locally dedicated with international scale; we are future focused and challenge the status quo; we foster collaboration in everything we do and we have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable. We are committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment.
Key Role:
Provide strategic commercial and contractual leadership across major, high risk and complex projects or programmes. The role focuses on governance, risk management, commercial strategy, dispute management and leadership, supporting executive decision making and shaping best practice across the business.
- Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, Law or equivalent
- 15+ years’ experience in senior commercial/contractual leadership roles on large infrastructure or energy projects
- Deep expertise in NEC, FIDIC and bespoke contracts
- Professional registration (e.g. RICS, SACQSP) strongly preferred
Key Competencies and Generic
- Strategic commercial leadership
- Expert negotiation and dispute management skills
- Executive level stakeholder engagement
- Strong governance and risk management capability
Mentorship, influence and decision making at Senior Level
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Additional Information
What's in it for you?
What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP – we can! WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important – be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application. As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous days annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions. Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognize the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.
