Associate Director – Cost & Commercial Management / Quantity Surveying (PMCM Buildings Glasgow)

Job Overview

At WSP, you will play a pivotal role in pre‑ and post‑contract Cost & Commercial Management services to our clients—including estimating, cost planning, procurement, cost assurance, and post‑contract financial/commercial management of projects ranging in size and complexity. This role focuses on the Scotland market, delivering services for clients such as Scottish Power, Glasgow Airport, Essendi Hotels, various local authorities, life‑science clients and private development companies delivering residential schemes in the BtR and PBSA markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide QS commercial services, leading a team and mentoring staff
• Bid writing, winning work and managing project delivery
• People leadership and management
• Represent WSP UK at industry events
• Deliver pre‑ and post‑contract Cost & Commercial Management services, including estimating, cost planning, procurement, cost assurance and post‑contract financial/commercial management

Qualifications

• MRICS
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with keen attention to detail
• Adaptable and flexible approach to workload
• Passion for making a difference and desire to be part of a dynamic team
• Demonstrable knowledge, ability and experience around QS / Cost and Commercial competencies required by relevant professional institutions
• Experience in Quantity Surveying or Cost and Commercial Management in properties, buildings and real‑estate markets in both public and private sectors
• Demonstrable management, project leadership and delivery experience
• Proven organisational and time‑management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Willingness to challenge the status quo, try innovative solutions and learn from experience
• Collaborative skills for working effectively with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders
• Strong knowledge/experience of NEC and / or JCT Contracts, and other industry standard contract forms
• Previous experience of working in a QS/Cost and Commercial Management role in a consultant, contractor, or client organisation

Desirable

Familiarity or working knowledge of specialist software such as CostX and CEMAR.

Equal Opportunity

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.

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