Commercial Manager

WSP Global Inc.; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a forward-thinking company where your skills in Quantity Surveying and Cost Management will shine. This role offers the opportunity to work on iconic projects while collaborating with a diverse group of professionals. With a focus on work-life balance and inclusivity, you'll thrive in a flexible hybrid working environment. As part of a global organization, you'll have access to world-class resources and support for your career development. If you're passionate about making a difference and ready to lead in a collaborative atmosphere, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Work-Life Balance

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Qualifications

• MRICS or AssocRICS or working towards a professional qualification.
• Demonstrable management and project leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Delivering QS/commercial projects and leading a QS/commercial team.
• Estimating, cost planning, and procurement for various projects.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Cost Management

Project Leadership

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Time Management

Education

Degree or Higher Education Qualification

MRICS or AssocRICS

Alternative Professional Qualification (CICES, AcostE)

Job description

YOUR NEW ROLE, WHATS INVOLVED?

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.

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.

You will be based in one of our Cambridge Office.

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.

WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE

Essential

• MRICS or AssocRICS or working towards a professional qualification
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Applicable knowledge, ability and experience around some QS/Cost and Commercial competencies required by relevant professional institutions
• Demonstrable management, project leadership and delivery experience at senior level

Desirable

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen attention to detail
• Adaptable and flexible approach to workload
• 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 heavy industry projects
• Ability to travel from base office or home to site, client/project team offices, other WSP offices, and project locations
• Passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a dynamic team
• Hold a degree or similar higher education academic qualification
• Proven organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• 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

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Work-life balance?

WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important – whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself. Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.

• Inclusivity & Diversity?

We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.

APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP!

#WeAreWSP

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.

Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.

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