Employer’s Agent / Quantity Surveyor - PMCM Build

WSP; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Quantity Surveyor/Cost Manager to join our Buildings team in the UK. You will contribute to pre- and post-contract Cost & Commercial Management, acting as Employer’s Agent and Contract Administrator across diverse projects including residential development and DoE frameworks.

You’ll join a national PMCM team delivering QS services for public and private clients. The role offers opportunities to work on iconic projects, develop your professional network, and progress within a

Qualifications

• BSc in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of Quantity Surveying, Cost Management and Employer’s Agent roles.
• Demonstrable project management and delivery experience.

Responsibilities

• Pre- and post-contract Cost & Commercial Management including Employer’s Agent services.
• Role of Employer’s Agent / Contract Administrator / Quantity Surveyor across sectors (residential, DoE framework).
• Join PMCM team providing QS/Cost Management and Project Controls services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on Building and Infrastructure projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Quantity surveying knowledge

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying

Working towards professional 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 Cost & Commercial Management, including Employer’s Agent services to our clients - including estimating, cost planning, procurement, cost assurance, and post-contract financial/commercial management of projects ranging in size and complexity.
• Undertaking the role of Employer’s Agent / Contract Administrator/ Quantity Surveyor, with the opportunity to work across various sectors, namely residential development and our Department for Education framework on key School Rebuildingprojects with varied levels of complexity on behalf of and in support of the Department for Education
• You will join a diverse, growing team of Cost Managers, Commercial Managers, Quantity Surveyors and Employer’s Agents, 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 550 colleagues across the UK. This team provides Quantity Surveying/Cost and Commercial Management, Employer’s Agent, Programme and Project Management and Project Controls services to deliver both Building and Infrastructure projects for public and private clients, where you will sit within our Buildings team.
• At WSP, you will have the opportunity to work on iconic projects and programmes, plus develop and expand your career and professional network within a global consultancy – one with international offices and reach back into our world‑class, global teams and markets.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• BSc in Quantity Surveying or construction related discipline or working towards a professional qualification.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to demonstrate applicable knowledge, ability and experience around Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Employer’s Agent and Commercial competencies required by relevant professional institutions.
• Where applicable, have demonstrable project management, project leadership and delivery experience.

Desirable

• Have strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with a keen attention to detail.
• Adaptable and flexible approach to workload.
• Demonstrable Quantity Surveying or Cost and Commercial Management experience in the public and private sector.
• 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 or work towards the same.
• Have 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 JCT Contracts and NEC, and other industry standard contract forms, with the ability to administer JCT construction contracts, including attending site and chairing regular site meetings.
• Able to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders.
• Have previous experience of working in a Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Employer’s Agent and Commercial Management role in a consultant, contractor, or client organisation.

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