Assistant Consultant - Cost Intelligence & Estimating - PMCM

WSP
Manchester, London
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Construction, Civil & Site EngineeringSkills: ["Analytical skills","Problem-solving","Attention to detail","Communication","Proactive learning"]

Support and, when appropriate, lead defined elements of estimating, cost planning, benchmarking, and commercial insight commissions for major infrastructure and built-environment programmes. Prepare and review cost estimates and cost plans, analyse tender information, support procurement, and help teams make informed commercial decisions. Work with senior colleagues, manage your own tasks and deliverables, and develop using data, digital tools, and cost intelligence within the Cost Intelligence and Estimating team.

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Assistant Consultant - Cost Intelligence & Estimating - PMCM

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Job Summary

Support and, when appropriate, lead defined elements of estimating, cost planning, benchmarking, and commercial insight commissions for major infrastructure and built-environment programmes. Prepare and review cost estimates and cost plans, analyse tender information, support procurement, and help teams make informed commercial decisions. Work with senior colleagues, manage your own tasks and deliverables, and develop using data, digital tools, and cost intelligence within the Cost Intelligence and Estimating team.
Location: Manchester, London
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Construction, Civil & Site Engineering
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Support and lead defined elements of estimating, cost planning, benchmarking, and commercial insight for major programmes and projects across infrastructure and the built environment.
  • •Prepare and review cost estimates and cost plans, and analyse tender information to support commercial decisions.
  • •Benchmark project costs and support procurement activity using data, digital tools, and cost intelligence to improve accuracy and transparency.
  • •Work with senior colleagues to manage your own tasks and deliverables, identify issues early, and communicate clearly with project teams and clients.
  • •Contribute to a growing cost intelligence capability by capturing, analysing, and using cost information as part of real project deliverables.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Hybrid WorkingGym MembershipVirtual Gp

Key Requirements

  • •A qualification, apprenticeship background, or relevant experience in quantity surveying, estimating, construction cost management, commercial management, or a related discipline.
  • •Experience preparing, supporting, or reviewing cost estimates, cost plans, bills of quantities, tender information, valuations, change assessments, or commercial reports.
  • •An interest in infrastructure, construction, and the built environment.
  • •Confidence working with increasing independence while staying collaborative, open to feedback, and aligned with project processes.
  • •Good analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with attention to detail and the ability to explain cost information clearly.
Experience:InfrastructureConstructionBuilt environment
Skills:Analytical skillsProblem-solvingAttention to detailCommunicationProactive learning
Certifications:RICSCICESACostE
Tech Stack:CostXCEMARPower BIExcelDigital toolsAutomationData analyticsBenchmarkingDigital reporting

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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