Overview

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Your Role

You will lead our rail estimating function and play a pivotal role in our client-facing commercial team as part of the Project Management Commercial Management (PMCM) Rail group. Your responsibilities include Estimating, Cost Planning, Procurement and Cost Assurance of projects ranging in size and complexity for a variety of internal and external clients. Your principal role is to deliver cost estimates and lead the development of our rail estimating team. This role offers opportunities to broaden and enhance your skills across cost and commercial management in diverse environments. You will join a specialist estimating-focused team with experience ranging from early career to colleagues with two decades of knowledge. There are personal development opportunities and prospects for progression within WSP. You will be supported by a global business that aims to expand and enhance our service offering in this area. As a global leader in professional services, we are embracing innovation and you will have the opportunity to shape our estimating function to be sustainable and use emerging digital technology. You will collaborate with client teams, multi-disciplinary project teams, and may work from WSP offices, client offices and/or site locations. To deliver programmes of strategic regional and national importance you will collaborate with clients, their business partners, suppliers and internal design teams.

Your Team

You will join a diverse, growing team of Estimators, 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” made up of approximately 400 colleagues across the UK. This team provides Estimating/Cost and Commercial Management, Programme and Project Management and Project Controls services to deliver Rail and Infrastructure projects for public and private clients. Based in one of our modern WSP offices, we are client-focused and proud of the positive feedback we regularly receive for our roles within major schemes. We are passionate about being the best in our field.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

• Rail Estimating experience and knowledge of measurement methods such as the Rail Method of Measurement (RMM1), Method of Measurement for Highway Works (MMHW) and the Civil Engineering Standard Method of Measurement (CESMM4).
• Relevant educational background
• Good technical writing, client-facing and communication skills
• Knowledge and experience in Estimating/Cost and Commercial competencies required by relevant professional institutions
• Estimating software experience (e.g., CostX and CANDY)
• Bottom-up estimating experience from first principles
• Passion for making a difference and being part of a growing team
• Drive, vision and technology skills to lead the development of a digital service offering
• Working knowledge/experience of NEC Contracts, other standard contract forms and/or bespoke contracts
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Previous experience in a Rail Systems/Engineering Estimating and/or Commercial Management role in a consultant, contractor, or client organisation
• Demonstrable Estimating Cost and Commercial Management experience in the Rail sector and/or civil engineering/highways projects

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.

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About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the 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, work is just one aspect of life. Our hybrid policy offers flexibility to work from home two days a week, with opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging
We welcome applicants from varied backgrounds and experiences. We promote rewarding careers by encouraging you to bring your whole, authentic self to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting a culture of inclusion. Employee resource groups foster collaboration among employees and allies from different backgrounds.

Health & Wellbeing
We support your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme and a Virtual GP service. Reasonable workplace adjustments are available, and benefits include Gymflex (up to 40% off gym memberships) and menopause support.

Flex your time
To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour daily for personal activities. We also offer part-time and flexible working, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use bank holiday entitlements as you prefer.

Your development
We invest in your growth through training, mentoring, and Chartership opportunities.

#WeAreWSP
We encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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 workplace adjustments.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Professional Services