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WSP in the U.S. · 1 week ago

Cost Managers, Commercial Managers and Quantity Surveyor

Lincolnshire, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

WSP is one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms, and they are seeking Cost Managers, Commercial Managers, and Quantity Surveyors to join their diverse team. The role involves providing Cost Management and Assurance as well as Quantity Surveying services to prestigious clients across various sectors, with opportunities to lead teams and mentor staff.

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Responsibilities

Play a pivotal role in Cost Management and Assurance as well as pre- and post-contract Quantity Surveying (QS) services to our prestige clients – across a range of sectors

Deliver projects, lead a QS/commercial team, as well as train and mentor staff, bid writing, winning work, people leadership and management, and represent WSP UK at industry events

Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders

Qualification

MRICSQuantity SurveyingCost ManagementNEC ContractsCostXCEMARAnalytical skillsInterpersonal skillsProject leadershipOrganizational skillsTime managementProblem-solvingAdaptability

Required

MRICS, Assoc RICS or MCICES or working towards a professional qualification

Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to demonstrate applicable knowledge, ability and experience around some QS/Cost and Commercial competencies required by relevant professional institutions

Where applicable, have demonstrable management, project leadership and delivery experience at senior level

Preferred

Possess strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen attention to detail

Adaptable and flexible approach to workload

Have an alternative, relevant, professional qualification or working towards one

Demonstrable Quantity Surveying or Cost and Commercial Management experience in the public sector and/or experience on water, generation or heavy industry projects

Ability to travel from base office or home to site, client/project team offices, other WSP offices, and project locations

Are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a dynamic team

Hold a degree, or similar higher education academic qualification

Have proven organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Are not afraid to challenge the status quo to try innovative solutions and learn from past experiences

Familiarity or working knowledge of specialist software such as CostX and CEMAR

Working knowledge/experience of NEC Contracts and other industry standard forms of contract

Able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders

Have previous experience of working in a QS/Cost and Commercial Management role in a consultant, contractor, or client organisation – particularly in all or some of the following sectors: Water Highways, Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, Chemical, Petrochemical, Process Engineering and Energy