Overview

Principal Quantity Surveyor (CI&U - PMCM) at WSP. Join to apply for the Principal Quantity Surveyor (CI&U - PMCM) role at WSP.

Role responsibilities

• 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, and representing WSP UK at industry events.
• 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 Building and Infrastructure projects for public and private clients. You will be within one of our four groups - Civil Infrastructure and Utilities; other groups are Property and Buildings, Programme Solutions, and Rail.
• You will be based in one of our Northern regional offices at Stockton-on-Tees, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Leeds or Manchester.

What we’re looking for

Essential

• MRICS or Assoc RICS or working towards a professional qualification
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrable knowledge, ability and experience around QS/Cost and Commercial competencies
• Where applicable, 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 or relevant professional qualification or working towards (e.g. CICES, APM, AcostE)
• Experience in Quantity Surveying or Cost and Commercial Management in the public sector and/or on heavy industry projects
• Ability to travel to site, client/project team offices, other WSP offices, and project locations
• Passion for making a difference and being part of a dynamic team
• Degree or equivalent higher education qualification
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to challenge the status quo and learn from past experiences
• Familiarity with CostX, CEMAR, NEC Contracts and other industry standard forms of contract
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Previous QS/Cost and Commercial Management experience in a consultant, contractor, or client organisation, in sectors such as 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.

About Us
We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms with a global reach and diverse opportunities.

What’s in it for you

• Work-life balance with a hybrid working policy (two days from home) and access to modern offices across the UK
• Inclusivity and belonging; we welcome applicants from varied backgrounds and experiences
• Health & wellbeing support, Thrive programme, Virtual GP, workplace adjustments, gym membership discounts, and menopause support
• Flexible working options, part-time arrangements, additional leave purchases, and flexible bank holiday usage
• Development opportunities through training, mentoring, and Chartership

#WeAreWSP We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and provide workplace adjustments on request.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Professional Services

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