Cost Managers, Commercial Managers and Quantity Surveyor

WSP USA; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their growing team in the UK. You will play a pivotal role in Cost Management, leading projects and mentor junior staff. This position requires strong communication skills and qualifications like MRICS or equivalent. A degree in a relevant field is essential, along with experience in Quantity Surveying. Join us to work on diverse projects across sectors like Water and Defence while enjoying a flexible hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working policy

Gymflex scheme offering discounts on gym memberships

Comprehensive health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• MRICS, Assoc RICS or MCICES or working towards a professional qualification.
• Demonstrable management and delivery experience at senior level.
• Experience in Quantity Surveying or Cost Management necessary.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects and lead a QS/commercial team.
• Train and mentor staff while managing ongoing projects.
• Ensure high standards in pre- and post-contract QS services.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

Degree or similar higher education qualification

MRICS, Assoc RICS, or MCICES

Tools

CostX

CEMAR

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 chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

A little more about your role…

You will play a pivotal role in Cost Management and Assurance as well as pre- and post-contract Quantity Surveying (QS) services to our prestige clients – across a range of sectors. Projects are always diverse and unique with a wide range of scale and complexity. Our clients are always prestige organisations demanding high standards and requiring high skillsets.

Depending on seniority and experience you could be involved in delivering projects, leading a QS/commercial team, as well as 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 Cost Managers Quantity Surveyors, and Commercial Managers, and other related professionals working across multiple sectors. Currently we are expanding in several sectors (Water, Defence and Offshore Energy). We have many opportunities here, so we’d really like to talk to you if you are in the Water Sector and wish to grow with us.

You will be based in one of our Southern Hub Offices at: London (Canary Wharf); Guildford, or Cambridge.

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

We’d love to hear from you if you have

• MRICS, Assoc RICS or MCICES or 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

• Possess 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 one.
• Demonstrable Quantity Surveying or Cost and Commercial Management experience in the or public sector and/or experience on water, generation or 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 forms of contract
• 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 all or some of the following sectors: Water Highways, Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, Chemical, Petrochemical, Process Engineering and Energy

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.

Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?

With us, you can. Apply today.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

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 our 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.

#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. 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.