Associate Director - Cost Managers, Commercial Managers and Quantity Surveyor (CI&U - PMCM)

WSP; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy in Birmingham is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to provide pivotal pre- and post-contract services. You will manage cost planning, procurement, and financial management of various projects, working within a diverse team. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and have a relevant professional qualification. This role offers opportunities for growth within an international firm that values innovative solutions and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated management and project leadership experience.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Flexibility in approach to workload.

Responsibilities

• Provide Quantity Surveying and Cost Management services.
• Estimate costs and manage financial aspects of projects.
• Represent WSP UK at industry events.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Proven organisational and time management skills

Ability to lead and manage projects

Education

MRICS or Assoc RICS or working towards a professional qualification

Relevant degree or higher education qualification

Tools

CostX

CEMAR

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 new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A little more about your role…

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 approximately 400 colleagues across the UK. This team provides Quantity Surveying/Cost and Commercial Management, Programme and Project Management and Project Controls services 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. For your information, our other groups within PMCM are Property and Buildings, Programme Solutions, and Rail.

You will be based in The Mailbox, in Birmingham City Centre.

At WSP, you will get to work on iconic programmes and projects, plus develop and expand your career within a global company – one with international offices and access to reach back into our world-class, worldwide teams and markets.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

Essential

• MRICS or Assoc RICSor working towards a professional qualification
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to demonstrate applicable knowledge, ability and experience around some QS/Cost and Commercial competencies required by relevant professional institutions
• Where applicable, have demonstrable management, project leadership and delivery experience at senior level

Desirable

• Have strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen attention to detail
• Adaptable and flexible approach to workload
• Have an 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 experience on heavy industry projects
• Ability to travel from base office or home to site, client/project team offices, other WSP offices, and project locations
• Are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a dynamic team
• Hold a degree, or similar higher education academic qualification
• Have proven organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Are not afraid to challenge the status quo to try innovative solutions and learn from past experiences
• 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
• Have previous experience of working in a QS/Cost and Commercial Management role in a consultant, contractor, or client organisation – particularly in the following sectors: water, energy, environment, infrastructure, or transportation

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

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