Associate/Associate Director Estimator/Quantity Surveyor/Cost & Commercial Manager (CI&U - PMCM)

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Associate/Associate Director Estimator or Quantity Surveyor to join their Project Management and Commercial Management Team. This role offers the opportunity to shape your career while working on diverse projects in civil infrastructure and utilities. You'll be involved in pre- and post-contract services, leading teams, and ensuring cost management excellence. With a focus on work-life balance and career development, this position allows you to thrive in a flexible and inclusive environment. If you're passionate about making an impact in the industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Comprehensive health programs

Gym discounts

Menopause support

Career development training

Mentoring support

Time flexibility initiatives

Qualifications

• MRICS qualification is essential for this role.
• Experience in estimating, procurement, and cost management is required.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Deliver QS projects and lead teams in various sectors.
• Manage cost and commercial assurance for projects.
• Represent WSP at industry events and engage in bid writing.

Skills

MRICS qualification

Estimating at various design stages

Digital tools

Procurement

Cost analysis

Benchmarking

CostX

CEMAR

NEC Contracts

Management and leadership

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Collaborative work

Time management

Education

Higher education qualification or degree

Relevant professional qualification (AssocRICS, CICES, AcostE)

Tools

CostX

CEMAR

NEC Contracts

Job description

Associate/Associate Director Estimator/Quantity Surveyor/Cost & Commercial Manager (CI&U - PMCM)

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Job Description

What if you could shape a career as unique as you?
At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

Your Role
You will play a pivotal role in pre- and post-contract Quantity Surveying (QS) services, including estimating, procurement, and cost and commercial management assurance of projects of varying size and complexity. Responsibilities may include delivering QS projects, leading teams, training staff, bid writing, and representing WSP at industry events.

Your Team
You will join a diverse team of Quantity Surveyors working across sectors like highways, structures, public realm, property, and maritime. You will be part of our Project Management and Commercial Management Team (PMCM), consisting of approximately 400 colleagues across the UK, providing services in Quantity Surveying, Cost & Commercial Management, Programme & Project Management, and Project Controls. You will be within the Civil Infrastructure and Utilities group, based in offices in Manchester, Birmingham, Teesside, Bristol, or Guildford.

Candidate Requirements

• MRICS qualification
• Experience with estimating at various design stages, digital tools, procurement, and cost/contract management
• Experience in cost analysis and benchmarking
• Familiarity with CostX, CEMAR, NEC Contracts, and other industry-standard software
• Management and leadership experience at senior levels
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively manage time and priorities
• Willingness to travel as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in water and energy sectors
• Working towards or holding a relevant professional qualification such as AssocRICS, CICES, or AcostE
• Higher education qualification or degree

We encourage applicants who meet most criteria to apply, and we will consider your experience for this role or other opportunities within our team.

Why Join WSP?

• Work-life balance with flexible and hybrid working options
• Inclusive culture that values diversity and supports your authentic self
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing programs, including Med24 NHS access, gym discounts, and menopause support
• Time flexibility through initiatives like WSP My Hour
• Career development through training, mentoring, and Chartership support