Assistant Consultant - Cost Intelligence & Estimating - PMCM

Responsibilities

• Support and lead defined elements of estimating, cost planning, benchmarking, and commercial insight commissions for major infrastructure and built environment projects.
• Prepare and review cost estimates, cost plans, bills of quantities, and tender information.
• Analyse tender information and benchmark project costs to support procurement activity.
• Use data, digital tools, and cost intelligence to improve accuracy and transparency in commercial decision-making.
• Manage individual tasks and contribute to project deliverables while identifying issues early.
• Build positive working relationships with colleagues and clients across various sectors including transport, water, and energy.

Requirements

• Qualification, apprenticeship, or relevant professional experience in quantity surveying, estimating, or construction cost management.
• Experience in preparing or reviewing cost estimates, cost plans, or commercial reports.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills to explain cost information clearly to project teams and clients.
• A proactive approach to learning and a desire to build a long-term career in cost consultancy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working towards or interest in professional recognition such as RICS, CICES, or ACostE.
• Experience in infrastructure sectors like transport, water, energy, or rail.
• Proficiency with specialist estimating tools (e.g., CostX, CEMAR) or digital reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Excel).

Benefits

• Hybrid working policy with the flexibility to work from home two days a week.
• "WSP My Hour" policy allowing one hour of personal time each day.
• Support for professional development and routes toward Chartership.
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support, including a Virtual GP service and Gymflex scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements, including part-time options and the ability to purchase additional leave.

About the Company

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering and environmental professional services firms. We provide technical consultancy to the built and natural environment, creating innovative solutions for the challenges of the future across the UK and globally.