Our Cost Management team provides services to a variety of clients within the Defence Sector covering the whole of the UK and a range of overseas locations. A career at WYG will open up the opportunity to work on challenging, large scale projects.

We are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager, with defence sector experience, to join a post contract project team based on a client site on Salisbury Plain.

Due to the nature of work undertaken in this role you will be required to obtain Security Clearance.

Your Role

As part of our team of international experts you will be expected to provide our clients with a range of Cost Consultancy services.  We consider these skills paramount to the successful execution of any construction venture. Working alongside our colleagues across the business, we draw upon the highest calibre of skills to provide our clients with a professional, quality cost management service.

Our flexible approach delivers the optimum cost management strategy, one which satisfies the business and project objectives of our clients and delivers the best possible results for all stakeholders. 

You will be integral to our cost management strategy which embodies a wide variety of specialist services including planning and forecasting, option appraisal, business case preparation, procurement advice, whole life costing, life cycle costing, cost planning, construction management, change control, project monitoring and contractual expertise and advice.  With the financial interest of our client a fundamental priority we analyse and consider the financial implications at every project stage, attaching great importance to cost control, budgeting and financial appraisal.

About You

• Full membership of a recognised professional body or committed to achieving full membership (e.g. MRICS)
• An industry recognised professional qualification in quantity surveying would also be beneficial
• Sound knowledge to assist in providing quantity surveying best practice and innovation
• Deliver a high quality service focused on client satisfaction and financial information delivery
• Residential experience would be an advantage in this position as would an understanding and previous exposure to post-contract construction projects
• JCT contract experience would be an advantage
• To be part of this diverse team, you will have well developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to build strong working relationships at all levels
• You will be willing to learn and positively contribute towards the project outcomes

About WYG

WYG is an award-winning professional services firm operating from more than 50 locations across the UK, Europe, Africa, and Asia. We are driven by client service and underpinned by technical excellence. We help our clients create value, protect value, and manage risk. We are the partner of choice for organisations operating in complex or challenging environments.

We serve our clients through six business streams:

• International Development
• Infrastructure & Built Environment
• Programme & Project Management
• Surveying & Asset Management
• Environmental
• Planning and Transport

WYG plc’s shares are traded on AIM, a market operated by the London Stock Exchange.

Rewards

A rewarding future is yours at WYG. We’re committed to supporting your personal aspirations - and with clear career paths and a wide range of opportunities, your goals will always be within reach. Our blended learning experience will help you develop all the skills and qualifications you need to succeed. Fantastic flexible benefits and personalised rewards make up an excellent package.