Cost Intelligence & Estimating Associate (Hybrid)

WSP in the UK & Ireland; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Career development support

Chartered recognition support

Job summary

WSP is looking for an Assistant Consultant to join our Cost Intelligence and Estimating team. You will support and, where appropriate, lead defined elements of estimating, cost planning and benchmarking for major infrastructure projects.

You will work with senior colleagues to analyse tender information, benchmark costs and support procurement decisions, using data and cost intelligence to drive accuracy and client confidence.

Qualifications

• A qualification, apprenticeship background or relevant professional 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.
• The confidence to work with increasing independence, while remaining collaborative, open to feedback and aligned with agreed project processes.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and a willingness to understand the story behind the numbers.
• Good communication skills, including the ability to explain cost information clearly and work effectively with colleagues, project teams and clients.
• A proactive approach to learning, feedback and personal development.
• The ability to manage tasks, meet deadlines, prioritise workload and know when to seek guidance or escalation.
• A positive team mindset, with enthusiasm for contributing to successful project outcomes.
• An interest in building a long-term career in estimating, quantity surveying, cost consultancy or cost intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Support and, where appropriate, lead defined elements of estimating, cost planning, benchmarking and commercial insight commissions for major programmes and projects across infrastructure and the built environment.
• Prepare and review cost estimates and cost plans, analyse tender information, benchmark project costs and support procurement activity.
• Use data, digital tools and cost intelligence to improve accuracy, transparency and client confidence.
• Work with senior colleagues to manage tasks, deliverables and communicate clearly with project teams and clients.
• Develop judgement and ownership of outputs while building positive working relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Engage with different project environments with potential travel to sites, client offices and WSP locations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Quantity surveying qualification or apprenticeship

Tools

CostX

CEMAR

Power BI

Excel

Job description

WSP is looking for an Assistant Consultant to join our Cost Intelligence and Estimating team. You will support and, where appropriate, lead defined elements of estimating, cost planning and benchmarking for major infrastructure projects.

You will work with senior colleagues to analyse tender information, benchmark costs and support procurement decisions, using data and cost intelligence to drive accuracy and client confidence.