Senior ’s Agent​/Quantity Surveyor

Senior Employer’s Agent / Quantity Surveyor

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WSP’s Affordable Housing Team specialises in the delivery of residential and mixed‑use developments and also school buildings throughout the North East of England and beyond for Local Councils, Housing Associations, Care providers, Educational Establishments and Student Accommodation providers.

• You will play a pivotal role in pre‑ and post‑contract cost & commercial management, including Employer’s Agent services to our clients – estimating, cost planning, procurement, cost assurance, and post‑contract financial/commercial management of projects ranging in size and complexity.
• Undertake the role of Employer’s Agent / Contract Administrator / Quantity Surveyor, with the opportunity to work across various sectors, namely residential development and the Department for Education framework.
• You will join a diverse, growing team of cost managers, commercial managers, quantity surveyors and Employer’s Agents, 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, Employer’s Agent, programme and project management and project controls services to deliver both building and infrastructure projects for public and private clients.
• At WSP, you will have the opportunity to work on iconic projects and programmes, and develop and expand your career and professional network within a global consultancy with international offices and reach into world‑class global teams and markets.

• MRICS or Assoc
  
  RICS or working towards a professional qualification.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge, ability and experience around quantity surveying, cost management, Employer’s Agent and commercial competencies required by relevant professional institutions.
• Where applicable, demonstrable project management, project leadership and delivery experience.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with keen attention to detail.
• Adaptable and flexible approach to workload.
• Demonstrable quantity surveying or cost and commercial management experience in the public and private sector.
• Ability to travel from base office or home to site, client/team offices, other WSP offices, and project locations.
• Passion for making a difference and a desire to be part of a dynamic team.
• Holder of a degree or similar higher education academic qualification.
• Proven organisational and time‑management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Not afraid to challenge the status quo, try innovative solutions and learn from past experiences.
• Familiarity with specialist software such as CostX and CEMAR.
• Working knowledge/experience of NEC and/or JCT contracts, and the ability to administer JCT construction contracts, including attending site and chairing regular site meetings.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders.
• Previous experience of working in a quantity surveying, cost management, Employer’s Agent and commercial management role in a consultant, contractor, or client organisation.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

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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.