Description
We are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Civil Infrastructure and Utilities team in Manchester.
In this role, you will play a pivotal part in delivering pre- and post-contract Quantity Surveying (QS), Cost and Commercial Management services to a diverse client base.
Key responsibilities include:
- Delivering Quantity Surveying, Cost and Commercial Management services across a broad portfolio of projects.
- Leading project teams and providing commercial leadership.
- Mentoring and developing colleagues within the team.
- Supporting bids and proposals, helping to secure new opportunities.
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
- Representing WSP at industry events and networking opportunities.
- Driving innovation and best practice across project delivery.
You will be part of our Project Management and Commercial Management (PMCM) business, a team of approximately 500 professionals across the UK.
Requirements:
- MRICS, AssocRICS, or working towards a relevant professional qualification.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrable knowledge, capability and experience across Quantity Surveying, Cost and Commercial Management competencies.
- Proven management, project leadership and delivery experience for senior-level roles.
Desirable skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with excellent attention to detail.
- Adaptable and flexible approach to workload and priorities.
- Alternative relevant professional qualification, or working towards one (e.g. CICES, AcostE).
- Experience delivering Quantity Surveying, Cost and Commercial Management services within the public sector and/or on heavy industry projects.
- Ability to travel to project sites, client offices, WSP offices and other project locations.
- Passion for making a difference and contributing to a dynamic, collaborative team.
- Degree or equivalent higher education qualification.
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Willingness to challenge the status quo and explore innovative solutions.
- Familiarity with specialist software such as CostX and CEMAR.
- Working knowledge of NEC contracts and other industry-standard forms of contract.
- Experience collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
- Previous experience in a consultant, contractor or client-side QS, Cost or Commercial Management role, particularly within water, energy, environment, infrastructure or transportation sectors.