Overview

Join to apply for the Associate/Associate Director Estimator/Quantity Surveyor/Cost & Commercial Manager (CI&U - PMCM) role at WSP in the UK & Ireland

Responsibilities

• Pivotal role in pre- and post-contract Quantity Surveying (QS) services to clients, including estimating, procurement, cost and commercial management assurance of projects ranging in size and complexity.
• Deliver QS/commercial projects, lead a QS/commercial team, train and mentor staff, bid writing, winning work, people leadership and management, representing WSP UK at industry events.
• Join a diverse, growing team of Quantity Surveyors specialising in estimating and cost management, who work across highways, structures, public realm, property and maritime.
• Be part of our Project Management and Commercial Management Team (PMCM) – about 400 colleagues across the UK. The team provides Quantity Surveying/Cost and Commercial Management, Programme and Project Management and Project Controls services to Building and Infrastructure projects for public and private clients. You will be within the Civil Infrastructure and Utilities group; other PMCM groups are Buildings, Programme Solutions and Rail.
• You will be based in one of our offices in Manchester, Birmingham, Teesside, Bristol or Guildford, near public transport and local amenities.
• At WSP you will work on iconic programmes and projects and develop your career within a global company with international reach.

Essential qualifications

• MRICS.
• Ability to demonstrate applicable knowledge, ability and experience with estimating at various design stages, digital tools, procurement and pre and post cost and commercial management.
• Significant experience in cost analysis and benchmarking.
• Familiarity with CostX and CEMAR.
• Where applicable, have demonstrable management, project leadership and delivery experience in cost and/or commercial matters at senior level.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen attention to detail.
• Are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a dynamic team.
• Are not afraid to challenge the status quo to try innovative solutions and learn from past experiences.
• Able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Have proven organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge/experience of NEC Contracts and other industry standard contract forms.
• Adaptable and flexible approach to workload.
• Ability to travel from base office or home to site, client/project team offices, other WSP offices, and project locations.

Desirable qualifications

• Have previous experience of working in our emerging sectors of water and energy.
• AssocRICS working towards MRICS or have an alternative, relevant, professional qualification or working towards (e.g. CICES, AcostE).
• Hold a degree, or similar higher education academic qualification.

If you do not meet all the criteria, apply anyway and we will consider how your experience aligns with this role and other opportunities within the team.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself? With us, you can. Apply today.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 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.

Benefits

• Work-life balance: 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 & Belonging: We welcome applicants with varied 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 a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups to promote inclusivity.
• Health & Wellbeing: Thrive programme; Virtual GP service; reasonable workplace adjustments; Gymflex scheme offering up to 40% off annual gym memberships; menopause support package.
• Flex your time: WSP My Hour to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the ability to adjust time earlier or later the same day. 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: Training, mentoring and Chartership opportunities.
• #WeAreWSP: We encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background and support an inclusive culture.

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.

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Business Development and Sales
• Industries: Professional Services

Locations: Manchester, Birmingham, Teesside, Bristol and Guildford (office-based with hybrid considerations).