Senior Quantity Surveyor (CI&U - PMCM)

About the role

We are looking for talented Quantity Surveyors, Cost Managers and Commercial Managers to join our growing Civil Infrastructure and Utilities team in Manchester.

In this role, you will play a pivotal part in delivering pre- and post-contract Quantity Surveying (QS), Cost and Commercial Management services to a diverse client base. You will support projects ranging in size and complexity, providing expertise across estimating, cost planning, procurement, cost assurance, and post-contract financial and commercial management.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team working on landmark infrastructure programmes that have a lasting impact on communities, the environment and the economy.

Responsibilities

Depending on your experience and seniority, you could be involved in:

• Delivering Quantity Surveying, Cost and Commercial Management services across a broad portfolio of projects
• Leading project teams and providing commercial leadership
• Mentoring and developing colleagues within the team
• Supporting bids and proposals, helping to secure new opportunities
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Representing WSP at industry events and networking opportunities
• Driving innovation and best practice across project delivery

Your team

You will join a diverse and expanding team of Quantity Surveyors, Cost Managers, Commercial Managers and related professionals working across multiple sectors. You will be part of our Project Management and Commercial Management (PMCM) business, a team of approximately 500 professionals across the UK delivering:

• Quantity Surveying, Cost and Commercial Management services
• Programme and Project Management
• Project Controls

Our teams support both building and infrastructure projects for public and private sector clients.

Within PMCM, you will work in our Civil Infrastructure and Utilities group. Our wider PMCM business also includes:

• Property & Buildings
• Programme Solutions
• Rail

Based from our Manchester office, you will work in a hybrid environment, combining office collaboration, home working and travel to client and project sites as required.

At WSP, you'll have the opportunity to work on iconic projects, collaborate with industry-leading experts and access the expertise of our global network to support your professional growth and career ambitions.

Essential requirements

• MRICS, AssocRICS, or are working towards a relevant professional qualification
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrable knowledge, capability and experience across Quantity Surveying, Cost and Commercial Management competencies
• For senior-level roles, proven management, project leadership and delivery experience

Desirable requirements

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with excellent attention to detail
• An adaptable and flexible approach to workload and priorities
• An alternative relevant professional qualification, or working towards one (e.g. CICES, AcostE)
• Experience delivering Quantity Surveying, Cost and Commercial Management services within the public sector and/or on heavy industry projects
• Ability to travel to project sites, client offices, WSP offices and other project locations
• A passion for making a difference and contributing to a dynamic, collaborative team
• A degree or equivalent higher education qualification
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• A willingness to challenge the status quo and explore innovative solutions
• Familiarity with specialist software such as CostX and CEMAR
• Working knowledge of NEC contracts and other industry-standard forms of contract
• Experience collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders
• Previous experience in a consultant, contractor or client-side QS, Cost or Commercial Management role, particularly within water, energy, environment, infrastructure or transportation sectors

Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply anyway. We'd love to explore how your experience could align with this role or other opportunities within our team.

Benefits

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 & 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 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.

Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. 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.

About WSP

We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 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 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

Equal opportunities

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.