Job Description WSP is one of the most diverse consulting firms in Africa. We are seeking leaders who share our guiding principles: valuing our people and our reputation, being locally dedicated while operating at an international scale, future‐focused and challenging the status quo, fostering collaboration, and maintaining an empowering culture with accountability. We are committed to 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. Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership on commercial and contractual matters across major projects and programmes Develop and implement commercial strategies aligned to business, project and client objectives Lead negotiation of complex contracts, major variations, claims and final accounts Act as a key advisor to project directors and senior leadership on contractual, risk and commercial issues Oversee dispute resolution, claims strategy and engagement with legal advisors and external consultants Establish and enforce commercial governance, controls and risk mitigation frameworks Mentor and develop senior and intermediate contracts/commercial professionals Support tendering, pricing strategies and contract negotiations at bid stage Drive continuous improvement, lessons learnt and best practice in commercial management Ensure compliance with regulatory, contractual and corporate governance requirements Health and Safety Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behaviour consistent with the company’s vision and policies Contribute to the identification of SHEQ risks and drive processes to achieve Zero Harm Promote a safe working environment, embracing and displaying company values at all times Qualifications 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 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 Benefits Competitive pay, first‑class medical cover, generous annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions. We support flexible working arrangements to promote work‑life balance. WSP recognises the value of diversity and encourages applications from suitable 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr