Principal Quantity Surveyor (CI&U - PMCM)

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Quantity Surveyor to join their dynamic team in Manchester. This role involves delivering comprehensive Quantity Surveying and Cost Management services for diverse projects. You will be pivotal in managing costs, leading teams, and ensuring project success from inception to completion. The company fosters a culture of innovation and inclusivity, offering opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are passionate about making an impact and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Health & Wellbeing Programs

Gym Membership Discounts

Work-Life Balance Initiatives

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in Quantity Surveying or Cost Management is essential.
• Ability to lead projects and mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre- and post-contract QS services to clients.
• Lead QS/commercial projects and manage teams.

Skills

MRICS or Assoc RICS

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Project Leadership

Problem-Solving

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Relevant Professional Qualification

Tools

CostX

CEMAR

Job description

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

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 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 one of our Northern reginal Offices at: Stockton-on-Tees, Newcastle- upon-Tyne, Leeds or Manchester.

At WSP, you will get to work on iconic programmes and projects, plus develop and expand 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

Essential

• MRICS or Assoc RICS 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

• 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, APM, 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 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 the following sectors: 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.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

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 & Diversity

We welcome applicants with diverse 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 diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a 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.

Med24 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Professional Services

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