Senior Quantity Surveyor​/Quantity Surveyor; CI&U - PMCM

Job Description

What if you could shape a career as unique as you? At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

You will play a pivotal role in pre- and post-contract Quantity Surveying (QS) or Cost & Commercial Management services to our clients – including estimating, cost planning, procurement, cost assurance, and post-contract financial/commercial management of projects ranging in size and complexity.

Depending on seniority and experience you could be involved in delivering QS/commercial or infrastructure projects, leading a QS/commercial team, training and mentoring staff, bid writing, winning work, people leadership and management, representing WSP UK at industry events, etc.

You will join a diverse, growing team of Quantity Surveyors, Cost Managers and Commercial Managers, and Project Managers and other related professionals who work across multiple sectors. You will be part of our Project Management and Commercial Management Team (PMCM) – made up of approximately 400 colleagues across the UK. This team provides Quantity Surveying/Cost and Commercial Management, Programme and Project Management and Project Controls services to deliver both Building and Infrastructure projects for public and private clients.

You will be within one of our four groups – Civil Infrastructure and Utilities. For your information, our other groups within PMCM are Property and Buildings, Programme Solutions, and Rail. You will be based from one of our Yorkshire / North East offices, but depending on any given commission, you could be located in a client office or site.

• Estimating and cost planning for pre- and post-contract phases.
• Procurement and cost assurance for projects of varying size and complexity.
• Post‑contract financial and commercial management.
• Deliver QS/commercial or infrastructure projects based on seniority.
• Lead a QS/commercial team, mentor staff, and write bids.
• Represent WSP UK at industry events.
• Provide people leadership and management as required.

• MRICS or Assoc RICS or working towards a professional qualification.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Applicable knowledge and experience in QS/Cost and Commercial competencies required by relevant professional institutions.
• Demonstrable management, project leadership and delivery experience at senior level (where applicable).

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with keen attention to detail.
• Adaptable and flexible approach to workload.
• Alternative or relevant professional qualification or working towards one (e.g. CICES, AcostE).
• Demonstrable QS or Cost and Commercial Management experience in the public sector and/or high‑value complex infrastructure framework projects.
• Ability to travel from base office or home to site, client/project team offices, other WSP offices, and project locations.
• Passionate about making a difference and willing to be part of a dynamic team.
• Holding a degree or similar higher education academic qualification.
• Proven organisational and time‑management skills, with ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• 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, CEMAR or Fastdraft.
• Working knowledge/experience of NEC Contracts (especially NEC4) and other industry standard contract forms.
• Able to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders.
• Previous experience in a QS/Cost and Commercial Management role in a consultant, contractor, or client organisation – particularly in water, energy, environment, infrastructure, or transportation sectors.

Work‑life balance:
Hybrid working policy allows you to work from home two days a week and offers opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging: WSP welcomes applicants with varied…