Contracts Manager, Midrand

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.

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