YOUR NEW ROLE, WHAT'S INVOLVED
You will play a pivotal role in pre- and post-contract Quantity Surveying (QS) or Cost & Commercial Management services to our clients – including estimating, cost planning, procurement, cost assurance, and post-contract financial/commercial management of projects ranging in size and complexity.
Depending on seniority and experience you could be involved in delivering QS/commercial projects, leading a QS/commercial team, training and mentoring staff, bid writing, winning work, people leadership and management, representing WSP UK at industry events, etc.
YOUR TEAM
You will join a diverse, growing team of Quantity Surveyors, Cost Managers and Commercial Managers, and other related professionals who work across multiple sectors.
You will be part of our Project Management and Commercial Management Team (PMCM) – made up of around 500 colleagues across the UK. This team provides Quantity Surveying/Cost and Commercial Management, Programme and Project Management and Project Controls to deliver both Building and Infrastructure projects for public and private clients. You will be within one of our four groups – Civil Infrastructure and Utilities.
You will be based in one of our London offices, which are near public transport, shops and local eateries.
At WSP, you will get to work on iconic programmes and projects and develop your career within a global company.
WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Essential:
* MRICS or AssocRICS or working towards a professional qualification
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Applicable knowledge, ability and experience around some QS/Cost and Commercial competencies required by relevant professional institutions
* Where applicable, demonstrable management, project leadership and delivery experience at senior level
Desirable:
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with keen attention to detail
* Adaptable and flexible approach to workload
* Alternative, relevant professional qualification or working towards (e.g. CICES, AcostE)
* Demonstrable Quantity Surveying or Cost and Commercial Management experience in the public sector and/or heavy industry projects
* Ability to travel from base office or home to site, client/project team offices, other WSP offices, and project locations
* Passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a dynamic team
* Hold a degree, or similar higher education academic qualification
* Proven organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
* Not afraid to challenge the status quo to try innovative solutions
* Familiarity or working knowledge of specialist software such as CostX and CEMAR
* Working knowledge/experience of NEC Contracts and other industry standard contract forms
* Able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
* Previous experience of working in a QS/Cost and Commercial Management role in a consultant, contractor, or client organisation – particularly in water, energy, environment, infrastructure, or transportation
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
Work-life balance: Our hybrid working policy allows flexibility to work from home as well as in contemporary, fully modernised, offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & Diversity: We celebrate integrity and respect, supporting each other and embrace diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging.
Health & Wellbeing: We support our people with the Thrive programme, virtual GP service, Gymflex scheme, and comprehensive menopause support.
Flex your time: “WSP Hour” allows one hour per day for personal activities with flexibility to make up the time. We also offer part-time, flexible working arrangements and the ability to use bank holiday entitlement.
Development: We invest in your development, training, mentoring and chartership.
APPLY NOW
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. Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.
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