Senior Quantity Surveyor

WSP in the UK; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and diverse team at a forward-thinking company, where you will play a crucial role in delivering Quantity Surveying and Cost Management services. This position offers the opportunity to work on iconic projects across various sectors, while also enabling you to develop your career within a global organization. You will be supported in your professional growth, with access to training and mentorship, all within a culture that values inclusivity and work-life balance. If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Hybrid working policy

Work-life balance initiatives

Health & Wellbeing support

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Employee resource groups for diversity

Access to NHS doctor via Med24

WSP Hour for personal time

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include MRICS or AssocRICS and excellent communication skills.
• Experience in Quantity Surveying or Cost Management is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Provide Quantity Surveying and Cost Management services to clients.
• Lead QS/commercial projects and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Project Leadership

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Adaptability

Attention to Detail

Education

MRICS or AssocRICS

Degree or higher education qualification

Tools

CostX

CEMAR

NEC Contracts

Job description

YOUR NEW ROLE, WHAT'S 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, 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 Buildings, Programme Solutions, and Rail.

You will be based in one of our London offices which are near public transport, and shops/local eateries.

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 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 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.
• Passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a dynamic team.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary, fully-modernised, 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.

Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employee resource group), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP’s Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential.

• 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 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.

• Flex your time?

For improved work life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

• Your development?

We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training or mentoring.

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. 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.

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

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