Location
Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom (nearest office to your residence, e.g. Mailbox, Birmingham City Centre)

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
At WSP, you will have the opportunity to shape a unique career and work on iconic programmes and projects globally. As an Associate Director, you will play a pivotal role in Life Cycle Costing and Whole Life Cycle Costing alongside pre- and post-contract Quantity Surveying (QS) or Cost & Commercial Management services. Your responsibilities will include estimating, cost planning, procurement, cost assurance, and post-contract financial/commercial management of projects of varying size and complexity. Depending on your seniority and experience, you may lead QS/commercial projects and teams, mentor staff, contribute to bid writing, win new work, provide people leadership, and represent WSP UK at industry events.

You will join a diverse and growing team of Quantity Surveyors, Cost Managers, Commercial Managers, and related professionals within the Project Management and Commercial Management Team (PMCM), which comprises approximately 400 colleagues across the UK. This team delivers Quantity Surveying, Cost and Commercial Management, Programme and Project Management, and Project Controls services for both Building and Infrastructure projects serving public and private clients. You will be part of the Property and Buildings group within PMCM, alongside other groups including Civil Infrastructure and Utilities, Programme Solutions, and Rail.

WSP offers a global platform with international offices and world-class teams, providing you with opportunities to expand your career and make a meaningful impact in the communities you serve.

Experience
- MRICS qualified
- Solid understanding of ISO 15686.5 principles
- Experience developing lifecycle models from first principles using CAPEX and other cost references
- Knowledgeable in developing options studies to compare design options at strategic, system, elemental, or product levels
- Ability to write BREEAM reports
- Demonstrable QS/Cost and Commercial Management competencies as required by professional institutions
- Management, project leadership, and delivery experience at senior level (where applicable)
- Experience in QS/Cost and Commercial Management roles within consultant, contractor, or client organisations, particularly in water, energy, environment, infrastructure, or transportation sectors
- Familiarity or working knowledge of specialist software such as CostX and CEMAR
- Working knowledge/experience of NEC Contracts and other industry standard contract forms
- Ability to travel to site, client/project team offices, other WSP offices, and project locations

About you
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with keen attention to detail
- Adaptable and flexible approach to workload
- Passionate about making a difference and working as part of a dynamic team
- Proven organisational and time management skills with ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Confident to challenge the status quo and try innovative solutions while learning from past experiences
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders

Qualifications
- MRICS qualification (essential)
- Degree or similar higher education academic qualification (desirable)
- Advantageous to have experience developing lifecycle plans from survey data