Associate Director – Cost & Commercial Management​/Quantity Surveying; PMCM Buildings

Associate Director – Cost & Commercial Management / Quantity Surveying (PMCM Buildings Manchester) Job Description

At WSP, you will play a pivotal role in pre‑ and post‑contract cost and commercial management services to our clients, including estimating, cost planning, procurement, cost assurance and post‑contract financial and commercial management of projects ranging in size and complexity.

You will be engaged in delivering QS commercial services, leading a team, training and mentoring staff, bid writing, winning work, people leadership and management, and representing WSP UK at industry events.

You will join a diverse, growing team of Cost Managers, Commercial Managers and Quantity Surveyors working across multiple sectors. This role will focus on the North West market where you will deliver services for key clients, including the Department for Education, Essendi Hotels, various local authorities, life‑science clients and private development companies delivering residential schemes in the BTR and PBSA markets.

• MRICS
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with a keen attention to detail
• Adaptable and flexible approach to workload
• Passionate about making a difference and working as part of a dynamic team
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in QS / cost and commercial competencies required by professional institutions
• Experience in the properties, buildings and real‑estate markets in both public and private sectors
• Management, project leadership and delivery experience
• Organisational and time‑management skills, prioritising tasks and meeting deadlines in fast‑paced environments
• Willingness to challenge the status‑quo, propose innovative solutions and learn from experience
• Effective collaboration with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders
• Strong knowledge of NEC and/or JCT contracts and other industry‑standard contract forms
• Previous experience in a QS / cost and commercial management role in a consultant, contractor or client organisation

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

Work‑life balance, hybrid working options, inclusivity and belonging, health & wellbeing support, flexible working arrangements, development and training opportunities.

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.