Manchester, England, United KingdomPosted 7 days ago
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What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and
connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life.
You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and
diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance
to shape a career as unique as you.
A little more about your role…
You will lead our rail estimating function and play a pivotal role in our client
facing commercial team as part of our leading ‘Project Management Commercial
Management (PMCM) Rail’ Group. Your role will include Estimating, Cost Planning,
Procurement and Cost Assurance of projects ranging in size and complexity
working for a variety of internal and external clients.
Your principal role will be to deliver cost estimates and lead the development
of our rail estimating team.
The role offers an excellent opportunity to broaden and enhance your skills
across the various aspects of cost and commercial management across a variety of
diverse and challenging environments. You will join a specialist estimating
focussed team ranging in Commercial and Project Management experience from early
career professionals to colleagues with over two decades of knowledge. Within
WSP there will be excellent personal development opportunities and prospects for
promotion within WSP.
We require someone with the drive and personality to further develop our
estimating function and you will be supported by a Global business with
ambitions to expand and enhance our service offering in this area. As a global
leader in professional services, we are fully embracing innovation and you will
have the opportunity to shape our estimating function so that it is sustainable
and utilises emerging digital technology.
We collaborate closely with client teams and with multi-disciplinary project
teams and, to deliver most effectively, we utilise WSP offices, Client offices
and/or site locations. To deliver programmes of strategic regional and national
importance
you will need to collaborate closely with clients, their business
associates, their suppliers and our internal design teams. You may propose that
we develop our service in conjunction with key client partners.
Your Team
You will join a diverse, growing team of Estimators, 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” made
up of approximately 400 colleagues across the UK. This team provides
Estimating/Cost and Commercial Management, Programme and Project Management and
Project Controls services to deliver both Rail and Infrastructure projects for
public and private clients.
Based in one of our modern WSP offices, we are a diverse and enthusiastic Team
of estimators and cost/commercial managers. We are client-focused, proud of the
positive feedback we regularly receive for our roles within major schemes and
passionate about being the best in our field. Can you make us even better?
What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…
• Rail Estimating experience and knowledge of measurement methods such as the
Rail Method of Measurement (RMM1), Method of Measurement for Highway Works
(MMHW) and the Civil Engineering Standard Method of Measurement (CESMM4).
• Relevant educational background
• Good technical writing, client facing and communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate applicable knowledge, ability and experience around
some Estimating/Cost and Commercial competencies required by relevant
professional institutions.
• Estimating software experience and knowledge in, for example, CostX and
CANDY.
• Bottom-up estimating experience from 1st principles.
• Are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a growing
team.
• You have the drive, vision and technology skills to lead the development of a
digital service offering
• Working knowledge/experience of NEC Contracts, other industry standard
contract forms and/or bespoke forms of contract.
• Able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Have previous experience of working in a Rail Systems/Engineering Estimating
and/or Commercial Management role in a consultant, contractor, or client
organisation.
• Demonstrable Estimating Cost and Commercial Management experience in the Rail
sector and/or experience on civil engineering and highways projects.
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.
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for
making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 80,000 employees,
working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and
around the world. With us, you can. Apply today.
#LI-RM2
We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms.
Our passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive,
long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of
innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 11,000 professionals across the
UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by
international brainpower.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Work-life balance
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important
to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.
Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a
week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices
across the UK.
Inclusivity & Belonging
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable
rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic
selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We
celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and
embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee
resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds
to promote a culture of inclusivity.
Health & Wellbeing
We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make
improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.
Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at
a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to
medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace
adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex
scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP
flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
Flex your time
To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take
one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the
time earlier or later that day.
We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to
purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement
to suit you.
Your development
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we
foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through
training, mentoring, or Chartership.
#WeAreWSP
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.