Senior Quantity Surveyor

1 week ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom WSP Full time £45,000 - £80,000 per year
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 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 will be engaged in delivering QS commercial services, leading a QS / commercial team, training and mentoring staff, bid writing, winning work, people leadership and management, representing WSP UK at industry events, etc.

You will join a diverse, growing team of Cost Managers, Commercial Managers and Quantity Surveyors, 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, where you will sit within our Buildings team. For your information, our other groups within PMCM are Civil and Infrastructure, Programme Solutions, and Rail.

You will be based in our Canary Wharf office in London,  which is located near public transport, and shops/local eateries. 

At WSP, you will have the opportunity to work on iconic projects and programmes, plus develop and expand your career and professional network within a global consultancy – one with international offices and reach back into our world-class, global teams and markets.


What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

Essential Skills and Qualifications 

  • MRICS or AssocRICS  or working towards a professional qualification
  • Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to demonstrate applicable knowledge, ability and experience around QS / Cost and Commercial competencies required by relevant professional institutions
  • Where applicable, have demonstrable management, project leadership and delivery experience.

Desirable 

  • 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 and private 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 and / or JCT 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

Don't quite meet 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.

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.

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