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A little more about your role…
WSP’s Project Management, Commercial and Technical Advisory (PMCM) team in Sheffield is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of projects under the Department for Education’s School Rebuilding Programme (SRP) .
You will play a key role in providing commercial and cost management services across projects delivered from early feasibility through to construction and final account , working closely with Project Managers / Employer’s Agents , design teams and contractors. The role is client‑facing and involves direct engagement with the DfE Project Manager and Project Director , supporting informed decision‑making and robust commercial governance.
With a strong and growing pipeline of SRP projects , this role offers the opportunity to contribute to high‑profile education schemes, influence projects from early feasibility stage , and develop specialist expertise in DfE delivery frameworks, supported by an experienced and collaborative Sheffield‑based team.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide cost management and commercial support across DfE SRP projects from feasibility through to completion
- Prepare and develop cost plans , cost reports and financial forecasts at key project stages.
- Support early‑stage feasibility work , option appraisal and affordability assessments.
Work collaboratively with the Project Manager / Technical Advisor , supporting project controls, reporting and governance.
- Manage procurement activities , including preparation of tender documentation, tender analysis and contractor appointment.
- Administer projects primarily under JCT Design & Build 2016 and 2024 forms of contract.
- Assess and agree applications for payment , manage variations and change control , and maintain robust cost and risk registers.
- Support risk and value management , including participation in value engineering workshops.
- Prepare regular financial and commercial reports for clients and internal stakeholders.
- Support agreement of final accounts and post‑contract commercial close‑out.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with clients, consultants and contractors.
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What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…
- A qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management (HNC, HND, BSc or MSc).
- Experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within the built environment , ideally on construction or refurbishment projects.
- Experience within the education sector or public‑sector projects is desirable but not essential.
- Working knowledge of JCT Design & Build contracts and their practical application.
- Strong understanding of cost planning, procurement, change control and commercial reporting .
- Confidence operating in a client‑facing role , working collaboratively within multi‑disciplinary teams.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with good organisational and time‑management abilities.
- Competent user of Microsoft 365 and project controls tools (e.g. MS Project); familiarity with digital and AI‑enabled tools (e.g. MS Copilot) is advantageous.
Professional Development
Working towards or holding a relevant professional accreditation, such as:
- MRICS / AssocRICS
- MCIOB
- MAPM / ChPP
WSP actively supports professional development, chartership and training , with mentoring from experienced colleagues currently delivering the SRP framework.
Location & Working Pattern
The role will be based in WSP’s Sheffield office , with hybrid working arrangements.
Site visits will be required as and when necessary , typically to support progress meetings and key commercial activities during the construction phase; this is not a site‑based role .
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