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 innovative ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
You will play a pivotal role in pre‑ and post‑contract 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. You will be engaged in delivering QS commercial services, leading a team, training and mentoring staff, bid writing, winning work, people leadership and management, representing WSP UK at industry events and more.
You will join a diverse, growing team of Cost Managers, Commercial Managers and Quantity Surveyors, and other related professionals who work across multiple sectors. This role will be focussed on the North West market where you will deliver services for a number of key clients including the Department for Education, Essendi Hotels, various local authorities, life science clients and private development companies delivering residential schemes in the BtR and PBSA markets.
Essential Skills and Qualifications
- MRICS
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with keen attention to detail
- Adaptable and flexible approach to workload
- Passionate about making a difference and part of a dynamic team
- Demonstrable knowledge, ability and experience around QS / Cost and Commercial competencies required by relevant professional institutions
- Demonstrable Quantity Surveying or Cost and Commercial Management experience in the properties, buildings and real‑estate markets in both public and private sectors
- Demonstrable management, project leadership and delivery experience
- Proven organisational and time‑management skills, capable of prioritising tasks and meeting deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
- 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
- Strong knowledge/experience of NEC and/or JCT Contracts and other industry standard contract forms
- Previous experience in a QS/Cost and Commercial Management role in a consultant, contractor or client organisation
Desirable
- Familiarity or working knowledge of specialist software such as CostX and CEMAR
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 encourage people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work.
Health & Wellbeing – We are committed to supporting our people, providing access to medical services, the Gymflex scheme, and comprehensive menopause support.
Flexibility – Options to purchase additional leave, use bank holiday entitlement, and the “WSP My Hour” to take one hour each day for personal activities.
Development – We invest in training, mentoring and chartership to support your growth.
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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