Cost Intelligence Analyst

Carrington West; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a proactive Cost Intelligence Analyst to join their infrastructure team. This flexible role based in London focuses on providing data analysis and support for major infrastructure projects, offering a clear career progression. The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills and experience in cost analysis. Competitive salary ranging from £45,000 to £65,000.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to gather, structure, and interpret cost data.
• Attention to detail in financial models.
• Ability to work with complex multi-sheet Excel models.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical support for cost estimates.
• Develop robust financial models and data packs.
• Support project funding efforts through data analysis.

Skills

Strong quantitative and analytical skills

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Experience in statistical analysis

Proactive attitude

Interest in major infrastructure projects

Education

Background in QS, finance, or mathematics

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Overview

Are you experienced in cost and commercial data analysis within the infrastructure or built environment sector?

Do you have strong analytical skills in Excel, with exposure to tools like Power BI for cost modelling and reporting?

Salary: £45,000 - £65,000 (dependent on experience)
Location: London head office, very flexible working (alternative locations in Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Bristol, Glasgow, etc.)

I am working on behalf of a leading consultancy to recruit a proactive and detail-oriented Cost Intelligence Analyst to join their infrastructure team. This is a foundational role focused on building the data and evidence behind cost estimates for major infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

You will not be expected to create full cost estimates from scratch. Instead, you will provide the analytical “firepower” behind them — gathering, structuring, and interpreting cost data from multiple sources. The ultimate output of your work will be robust financial models and data packs used to secure project funding from clients and regulators.

Progression

This role offers a significant opportunity for mentorship and career development, with a clear pathway to progress into a well-rounded commercial analyst, estimator, or data specialist within the infrastructure sector.

What You Will Bring

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with confidence in handling complex multi-sheet models
• A proactive, “can-do” attitude and eagerness to learn
• Interest in major infrastructure projects
• Experience in a role involving statistical analysis, financial modelling, or data analysis (e.g. QS, finance, mathematics background)
• Consultancy background
• Familiarity with developing rates databases or cost intelligence

Desirable Skills

• Experience with Power BI

This role is urgent and available for quick start. This will be a two-stage interview process.