Senior Quantity Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor (CI&U - PMCM)

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Gymflex scheme

Thrive health & wellbeing

Disability Confident interview

Training & mentoring

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Quantity Surveyor/Cost & Commercial Manager to deliver pre- and post‑contract QS/Cost and Commercial services on building and infrastructure projects. You will join a diverse team and play a pivotal role across the PMCM group.

Opportunities include leading a QS/commercial team, contributing to bids, and representing WSP at industry events, with clear pathways for Chartered status and professional development.

Qualifications

• MRICS or Assoc RICS or working towards a professional qualification.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Applicable knowledge, ability and experience around QS/Cost and Commercial competencies required by relevant professional institutions
• Demonstrable management, project leadership and delivery experience at senior level (where applicable)

Responsibilities

• Deliver QS/Cost and Commercial management on projects.
• Lead a QS/commercial team where applicable.
• Bid writing and winning work.
• Represent WSP UK at industry events.

Skills

MRICS or Assoc RICS

Communication skills

QS/Cost & Commercial

Leadership experience

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related

Tools

CostX

CEMAR

Fastdraft

Job description

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 or infrastructure 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, Project 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 from one of our Yorkshire / North East offices, but depending on any given commission, you could be part located in a client office or site. 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 Assoc RICS-or working towards a professional qualification
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Applicable knowledge, ability and experience around QS/Cost and Commercial competencies required by relevant professional institutions
• Demonstrable management, project leadership and delivery experience at senior level (where applicable)

Desirable

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with a 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 in high‑value complex infrastructure framework 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
• Hold a 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, CEMAR or Fastdraft

  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 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 11,000 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 & 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 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. 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.

  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.