WSP

1 week ago

Principal Quantity Surveyor

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Job Summary

Lead commercial management for highways, bridges, and infrastructure projects in Wales, partnering with clients and multidisciplinary teams within WSP’s Local Government division. Prepare cost estimates, budgets, and forecasts; monitor and control costs; support tender documentation and bills of quantities; and administer NEC contracts, including variations, claims, and dispute resolution. Deliver cost reporting and value engineering to optimize project outcomes and ensure contractual compliance.

Location: Cardiff

Workplace: Hybrid

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Capital Markets, Trading & Quant

Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

•Prepare detailed cost estimates, budgets, and forecasts for highways and infrastructure projects.
•Monitor and control costs throughout the project lifecycle to ensure cost efficiency.
•Assist with tender documentation, bills of quantities, and procurement strategies.
•Manage and administer contracts (primarily NEC), handling variations, claims, and dispute resolution while ensuring compliance.
•Prepare and present cost reports, CVRs, and financial forecasts; liaise with clients and project/design teams to resolve commercial issues and identify risks, opportunities, and value engineering strategies.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Remote WorkVirtual GpGym MembershipMenopause Support

Key Requirements

•Experience working as a Quantity Surveyor (or equivalent) on highways or civil engineering projects.
•Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and commercial management processes.
•Excellent organisational, analytical, and communication skills.
•Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
•Experience using digital cost management tools and ERP systems; professional qualifications desirable.

Experience:Civil engineeringHighwaysInfrastructureConstructionLocal government

Skills:OrganisationalAnalyticalCommunicationCollaborationStakeholder managementRisk management

Tech Stack:NEC contractsERP systemsDigital cost management tools

Company Brief

WSP

Global professional services firm providing engineering, consulting, and technical services across infrastructure, environment, buildings, transportation, and energy sectors for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.

Industry: Professional Services

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: Montreal, Canada

Founded: 1959

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