Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager - Associate Director (CI&U - PMCM)

WSP Global Inc.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Birmingham is seeking a Quantity Surveyor/Cost & Commercial Manager to deliver pre- and post-contract QS services across diverse projects. The role offers opportunities to lead teams, mentor staff, and contribute to bids and client delivery.

You will join the PMCM team, working within the Civil Infrastructure and Utilities group, and be based at The Mailbox in Birmingham City Centre. The role requires strong communication and professional qualifications, with UK-wide project

Qualifications

• MRICS or Assoc RICS or working towards professional qualification.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrable QS/Cost & Commercial competencies per professional institutions.
• Management/leadership experience at senior level where applicable.
• Willingness to undertake UK National Security Vetting and SC clearance if required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre- and post-contract Quantity Surveying/Cost & Commercial Management services: estimating, cost planning, procurement, cost assurance.
• Lead QS/commercial projects or teams as seniority dictates; mentor staff and contribute to bid writing.
• Represent WSP UK at industry events and collaborate with cross-functional teams across Civils, Buildings, Rail, and Infrastructure groups.

Skills

MRICS/Assoc RICS

Excellent communication

QS/Cost & Commercial knowledge

Leadership/people management

UK National Law clearance readiness

Education

Degree or higher education

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 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 550 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
• Must be able to work in the UK without restrictions in accordance with UK National Law and be prepared to successfully undertakeSC level clearance of UK National Security Vetting according to UK Government National Security Vetting criteria.

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

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.

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?