Cost Manager (Water, Energy, Defence, Infrastructure - PMCM)

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. A little more about your role… 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 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. YOUR TEAM You will join a diverse, growing team of Quantity Surveyors, Cost Managers and Commercial 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 500 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 in the WSP Bristol office working hybrid (3 days per week in office). At WSP, you will get to work on iconic programmes and projects, plus develop and expand your career within a global company – one with international offices and access to reach back into our world-class, worldwide teams and markets. What we will be looking for you to demonstrate… Essential MRICS or Assoc RICS 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 Desirable Have 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 (e.g. CICES, AcostE) Demonstrable Quantity Surveying or Cost and Commercial Management experience in the public sector and/or experience on 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 contract forms 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 the following sectors: water, energy, environment, infrastructure, or transportation Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself? With us, you can. Apply today. #LI-RM2