WSP
Senior Quantity Surveyor (CI&U - PMCM)
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Quantity Surveyor / Cost & Commercial Management Professional – Birmingham
Shape a career as unique as you.
At WSP, you can find opportunities to grow and focus on what matters to you. Leverage our global reach to tackle new challenges and collaborate with diverse, talented teams that will expand your horizons.
About the Role
You will play a pivotal role in delivering pre- and post-contract Quantity Surveying (QS) or Cost & Commercial Management services for our clients, covering:
- Estimating
- Cost planning
- Procurement
- Cost assurance
- Post-contract financial/commercial management
Based on your seniority and experience, your responsibilities could include:
- Delivering QS/commercial projects
- Leading a QS/commercial team
- Training and mentoring staff
- Bid writing and winning new work
- People leadership and management
- Representing WSP UK at industry events
Your Team
Join a diverse and growing team of Quantity Surveyors, Cost Managers, and Commercial Managers across multiple sectors. You’ll be part of our Project Management and Commercial Management Team (PMCM), comprising ~400 colleagues across the UK.
Your key group will be Civil Infrastructure and Utilities (other groups include Property & Buildings, Programme Solutions, and Rail).
You will be based in The Mailbox, Birmingham City Centre.
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Your future at WSP means:
Work-Life Balance
- Hybrid working policy: Flexibility to work from home 2 days per week.
- Access to modern offices across the UK while balancing personal life.
Inclusivity & Belonging
- A commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Employee resource groups to promote cultural exchange.
- Encouraged to bring your authentic self to work for a truly reflective team.
Health & Wellbeing
- Thrive programme: Support for health and wellbeing improvements.
- Virtual GP service: Access to NHS or Irish Medical Council doctors.
- Workplace adjustments for qualified individuals.
- Gymflex scheme: Up to 40% off annual gym memberships.
- Comprehensive menopause support.
Flexible Time Options
- "WSP My Hour": Take 1 hour daily for personal use (banking hours).
- Part-time and flexible working arrangements.
- Additional leave and customised bank holiday choices.
Career Development
- Supportive environment for training, mentoring, and Chartership.
- Opportunities to grow in a global professional services firm.
Requirements
Essential
- MRICS, Assoc RICS, or working towards a professional qualification.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge/experience in QS/Cost and Commercial competencies (aligned with RICS or equivalent).
- Senior management, project leadership, and delivery experience (where applicable).
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Desirable
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Analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
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Adaptable and flexible workflow management.
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Alternative relevant professional qualification (e.g., CICES, AcostE).
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Public or heavy industry sector experience (or similar).
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Ability to travel (client site, project office, WSP locations).
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Driven by purpose – desire to innovate and challenge status quo.
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Familiarity with software like CostX, CEMAR, and NEC Contracts.
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Experience in cross-departmental collaboration.
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Prior experience in QS/Cost & Commercial roles (consultant, contractor, or client sector) – niche focus on:
- Water
- Energy
- Environment
- Infrastructure
- Transportation
Every candidate’s experience is considered – don’t meet all criteria? Still apply.
Our Diversity & Inclusion Commitment
At WSP, we actively encourage applications from individuals regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religious belief, marital status, pregnancy, or pregnancy-related conditions. As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee interview opportunities for qualified disabled applicants.
Ready to make an impact?
Join WSP and create a legacy in landmark projects worldwide. Your future matters – and we’re here for it.
Apply today.
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