Senior Quantity Surveyor / Employer's Agent (Private Sector Development)
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Job Description
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
Job Description
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
A Little More About Your Role…
WSP’s Glasgow PMCM Buildings team operates across the UK and Europe, focusing on private sector projects such as Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA), Build To Rent (BTR), and mixed-use developments.
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will manage and report on the commercial performance of these projects, working closely with clients to ensure successful delivery.
Your role will involve maintaining a high level of technical, financial, and commercial control throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
* Project Management from inception to completion: Oversee all phases of the project, from initial planning and budgeting to execution, monitoring, and final evaluation.
* Tender and appoint the project delivery team: Prepare tender documents, manage the tender process, and select contractors and consultants.
* Attend design team meetings, produce tender documentation: Participate in design meetings to ensure cost-effective solutions and prepare detailed tender documents.
* Development of cost plans: Create and refine cost plans throughout the project to ensure accurate budgeting and cost control.
* Reviewing tender returns, authorise application of payment, risk analysis, valuation certificate production: Evaluate tender submissions, approve payments, conduct risk assessments, and produce valuation certificates.
* Administer the Design & Build Contract: Manage contract administration, handle variations, and resolve disputes.
* Preparation of financial reports: Generate regular financial reports to track project expenditure and budget adherence.
* Final account information: Compile and reconcile final account information, preparing final financial reports.
* Participate in value engineering workshops and analysis of findings: Engage in workshops to identify cost-saving opportunities and implement recommendations.
What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…
* Proven track record in the successful delivery of public sector projects working with Local and Central Government agencies, in particular, Education delivery would be desirable.
* Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations applicable to infrastructure projects, in particular CDM regulations.
* Experience of projects from Feasibility Study stage through to Operation and in particular the stage deliverables at each point.
* Experience in procurement of contractors, development of contractual documents and achieving Contract Close on projects.
* Experience leading a multi-disciplinary team on behalf of a client, liaising with a diverse range of specialism.
* Experience of development and management of programmes and the identification of issues and development of solutions to resolve time challenges.
* Experience in the identification and management of risk and strategies to avoid or mitigate their outcomes.
* Experience in the understanding of cost management of a project, working with QS colleagues to maintain the best value to the client whilst maintaining quality.
* Chartership to MAPM, MCIOB, MRICS or equivalent is essential.
Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.
With us, you can. Apply today.
About Us
We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Work-life balance
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.
Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & Diversity
We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.
Health & Wellbeing
We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.
Med24 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
Flex your time
To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
Your development
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
#WeAreWSP
Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
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