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In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

Our Programme Management and Commercial Management (PMCM) Services is a brand-new discipline in WSP UK. It provides a broad range of project-related services to our clients, including project management, portfolio management and programme management, cost management, commercial management, construction management, and building surveying. It also features a major project, multi-disciplinary design management capability.

With a strong track record serving clients from across industry’s including Water, Energy, Defence and Transportation our new PMCM discipline has big ambitions to become a market leader for this offering across the UK. We’re looking to grow the business with capable, energised and professional expertise across all our major offices.

Our UK head of PMCM Graeme Forbes said: “We offer multi-disciplinary advice, capability, and solutions at every stage of the project life cycle, solving the most complex challenges facing our clients. From game-changing transport schemes to energy or defence mega projects, and everything in between, we have huge potential to become a go-to, trusted PMCM partner for many existing and new clients. As a multi-sector discipline, we are perfectly placed to capture and share good practices that deliver benefits to all our clients, society at large, bringing together all capabilities across WSP. By moving away from the service-led approach of the past, we are better positioned to present our services direct to market.” 

When considering a career move it’s vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong. See what WSP stands for in 2024 and beyond…What We Do | WSP (https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/what-we-do)

To find out more about our Programme Management and Commercial Management Services business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: https://www.wsp.com/en-GB/services/programme-and-project-management

YOUR NEW ROLE, WHATS INVOLVED?

In the role of Technical Director within the PMCM Civil Infrastructure and Utilities Group you will lead our regional teams of quantity surveyors providing Procurement and Contract Management services to our clients in support of their major infrastructure projects and programme.

Your role will be to develop the services to clients, grow the team and ensure high levels of client satisfaction through the delivery of high-quality professional services.

You will be accountable for developing a strong people, projects and client focussed culture that promotes equality and inclusion, safety and high levels of team engagement.

You will lead teams working across a range of major projects to support our clients to deliver Civil Infrastructure and Utilities assets, including Defence, Energy, Water, Roads, Aviation, Waste and Industrial Projects.

YOUR TEAM

This role is a senior position in our PMCM - Civil Infrastructure and Utilities Group reporting to the Group Director. You will have the opportunity to grow the current team of 50 Cost and Commercial Management professionals located across the UK to meet our growing pipeline of work. Your team will be a mix of experienced senior quantity surveyors through to apprentices.

We are looking for people with the ability to make a difference, pro-actively manage requirements, budgets, schedules and risks and influence others to deliver successfully. Candidates must have strong technical capability and excellent communication, problem solving and commercial management skills and be willing to take on new challenges and possess experience in the leadership and management of significant and complex projects or programmes of work.

WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE

• A background in providing consultancy services to clients in the fields of Quantity Surveying, Procurement or contract administration.

• A proven track record of providing business, commercial and project leadership across a wide range of major projects, and experience in tailoring services to meet client needs.

• Experience in leading and growing geographically dispersed consultancy teams providing procurement and contract administration services to clients in the infrastructure sectors, particularly under NEC4 forms of contract.

• A track record in the operational management of large teams and effective people leadership to achieve high performance.

• Client facing experience and track record of developing client relationships to generate work and grow long-term pipeline in the relevant market sectors.

• Expertise in procurement and contracting strategies, advising clients in both public and private sector and understanding of Public Procurement Rules across a range of civil infrastructure sectors.

• Experience of developing growth strategies and plans to secure work for teams and effectively manage the financial performance of the team.

• Experience in work winning in a competitive bidding environment.

• Strong industry networks and experience developing relationships with partner organisations, supply chain and professional associations.

• Qualifications related to Quantity Surveying, Cost, Commercial and Contract Management and membership of relevant professional institutions – RICS, APM, etc.

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We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready!

In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

When considering a career move its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong.

To find out more about our business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Who We Are | WSP (https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/who-we-are)

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Work-life balance?

WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important – whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself.

Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Diversity?

We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.

Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP’s Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential.

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.

Med24 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.

Flex your time?

For improved work life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development?

We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training or mentoring.

APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP!

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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.

Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.