Job Description
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…
- As a Quantity Surveyor, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Pre and post contract commercial aspects of projects ranging in size and complexity.
- Have proven organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Have strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
- Have a good understanding of Method of Measurement for Highway Works and CESMM.
- Have a good understanding of the ECC forms of Contract.
Clerk of Works
- Reviewing design, drawings, specifications, employer's requirements, contractor's proposals and other technical and contract documents as necessary.
- Regularly visiting site to inspect the construction work
- Providing written reports on the quality of construction on site following the site inspections.
- Attending site meetings and any other such meetings as are called for the management of the Contract (e.g. pre-start meetings, monthly progress and design co-ordination meetings, etc).
- Attending pre-handover and handover quality inspections ('Snagging' and 'Back snagging' etc) and preparing and issuing of appropriate schedules and reports.
- Attending End of Defects Liability Period Inspections and preparing and issuing of appropriate schedules and reports.
- Desirable - fulfilling the Supervisor duties as described by the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract.
Your Team
This an opportunity to join our Local Government Highways and Bridges team based in Exeter, Devon.
We provide highways design and consultancy services for local authority clients within the South West. We are passionate about supporting our Local Authority clients to deliver improvements for local communities, prioritising Active and Healthy Travel modes and caring about the provision of mobility across the transport network.
Our team is based in WSP’s vibrant city centre office alongside other teams from our diverse business, there is easy access to public transport links and city centre amenities.
What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…
- A BSc in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management or equivalent
- A passion for working on projects that make a real difference to local communities
- Experience working in a Quantity Surveyor / Clerk of works role on highway, traffic and civil engineering 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. Our strong, supportive Highways Team would love to hear from you.
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 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
With us, you can. Apply today.
About Us
We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 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 9,000 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 our 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.
