Senior Quantity Surveyor

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.

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 around 500 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.

Essential:

• MRICS or AssocRICS or working towards a professional qualification
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrable knowledge, ability and experience around QS/Cost and Commercial competencies required by relevant professional institutions
• 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, relevant professional qualification or working towards (e.g. CICES, AcostE)
• Demonstrable QS 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
• Passionate about making a difference and eager to be part of a dynamic team
• Holder of a degree, or similar higher education 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 with 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
• Previous experience working in a QS/Cost and Commercial Management role in a consultant, contractor, or client organisation – particularly in water, energy, environment, infrastructure, or transportation sectors

WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important – whether that is for family, friends, or yourself. Our hybrid working policy allows flexibility to work from home as well as collaborate in modern offices across the UK. We celebrate inclusivity and diversity, fostering a culture of belonging with employee resource groups such as VIBE (LGBTQ+), CREED (Racial Equality & Ethnic Diversity), Gender Balance Group, and Neurodiverse Community Group. Health & wellbeing programmes such as Thrive, Med24, and Gymflex support employees' health. We also provide a comprehensive menopause support package. Flexibility: "WSP Hour" allows you to take one hour per day for personal activities, part‐time arrangements, flexible working, and flexible bank holiday entitlement. Development: We support career growth through chartership, training, mentoring, and comprehensive learning programmes.