Contracts Manager

About the role

WSP is seeking a Contracts Manager to provide strategic commercial and contractual leadership across major, high‑risk infrastructure and energy projects. The role will shape governance, risk management and commercial strategy while supporting executive decision‑making.

Key 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.
• Advise 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.
• Model health, safety, environmental and quality standards and contribute to SHEQ risk identification.

Required profile

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, Law or equivalent.
• Minimum 15 years senior commercial/contractual leadership experience on large infrastructure or energy projects.
• Deep expertise in NEC, FIDIC and bespoke contracts.
• Professional registration such as RICS or SACQSP preferred.
• Proven strategic commercial leadership and governance capabilities.
• Strong negotiation, dispute management and executive stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to mentor senior and intermediate professionals.

Required skills

• NEC contract framework
• FIDIC contract framework
• Bespoke contract structures

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence high‑profile projects across Africa.
• Collaborative and empowering culture.
• Focus on work‑life balance and inclusive environment.