Location
Manchester (Hybrid working: office, home, and travel to client/project sites as required)

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
At WSP, you can shape a career as unique as you. We offer opportunities to grow and work on landmark infrastructure programmes that have a lasting impact on communities, the environment, and the economy. We are seeking talented Quantity Surveyors, Cost Managers, and Commercial Managers to join our expanding Civil Infrastructure and Utilities team in Manchester. In this role, you will deliver pre- and post-contract Quantity Surveying, Cost and Commercial Management services to a diverse client base across projects of varying size and complexity. Your expertise will cover estimating, cost planning, procurement, cost assurance, and post-contract financial and commercial management.

Depending on your experience and seniority, your responsibilities may 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 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 delivering Quantity Surveying, Cost and Commercial Management services, Programme and Project Management, and Project Controls. Within PMCM, you will work in the Civil Infrastructure and Utilities group, based from our Manchester office.

At WSP, you will have the opportunity to work on iconic projects, collaborate with industry-leading experts, and access the expertise of our global network to support your professional growth and career ambitions.

Experience
- Demonstrable knowledge, capability and experience across Quantity Surveying, Cost and Commercial Management competencies
- For senior roles, proven management, project leadership and delivery experience
- Experience delivering Quantity Surveying, Cost and Commercial Management services within the public sector and/or heavy industry projects is desirable
- Previous experience in consultant, contractor or client-side QS, Cost or Commercial Management roles, particularly within water, energy, environment, infrastructure or transportation sectors
- Familiarity with specialist software such as CostX and CEMAR
- Working knowledge of NEC contracts and other industry-standard forms of contract
- Ability to travel to project sites, client offices, WSP offices and other project locations

About you
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with excellent attention to detail
- Adaptable and flexible approach to workload and priorities
- Passion for making a difference and contributing to a dynamic, collaborative team
- 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
- Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders

Qualifications
- Essential: MRICS, AssocRICS, or working towards a relevant professional qualification
- Desirable: Alternative relevant professional qualifications such as CICES, AcostE or working towards one
- A degree or equivalent higher education qualification