Description
We are seeking an Associate Director for Life Cycle and Whole Life Cycle Costing within our Project Management and Commercial Management Team (PMCM) at WSP.
You will play a pivotal role in Life Cycle Costing and Whole Life Cycle Costing, working closely with pre- and post-contract Quantity Surveying (QS) or Cost & Commercial Management services for our clients. Your responsibilities will include estimating, cost planning, procurement, cost assurance, and post-contract financial/commercial management of projects.
As an Associate Director, you may 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 team of Quantity Surveyors, Cost Managers, and Commercial Managers working across multiple sectors. Our PMCM team consists of approximately 400 colleagues across the UK, providing Quantity Surveying/Cost and Commercial Management, Programme and Project Management, and Project Controls services for building and infrastructure projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop lifecycle models from first principles using capex and other cost references.
- Create options studies to compare design options at strategic, system, elemental, or product levels.
- Write BREEAM reports.
- Develop lifecycle plans from survey data.
- Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Show applicable knowledge, ability, and experience around QS/Cost and Commercial competencies.
Requirements:
- MRICS qualification.
- Solid understanding of ISO 15686.5 principles.
- Experience in demonstrating lifecycle models and options studies.
- Knowledge of BREEAM reporting.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Adaptable and flexible approach to workload.
- Experience in Quantity Surveying or Cost and Commercial Management, particularly in the public sector or heavy industry projects.
- Familiarity with specialist software such as CostX and CEMAR.
- Working knowledge of NEC Contracts and other industry-standard contract forms.
What We Offer:
- Opportunities to work on landmark projects globally.
- Career growth and development within a global company.
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment.