Associate Quantity Surveyor (CI&U - PMCM)
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Associate Quantity Surveyor (CI&U - PMCM)
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.
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 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 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.
Essential
What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…
- 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
- 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.
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.
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#J-18808-Ljbffr- Location:
- Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
- Salary:
- £60,000 - £80,000
- Job Type:
- PartTime
- Category:
- Engineering
