WSP
Manchester, Lancashire
Greater Manchester, United Kingdom London, United Kingdom Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom Job Description What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. WSP is one of the world's leading engineering and environmental professional services firms providing technical consultancy to the built and natural environment. We believe that for societies to thrive, we must all hold ourselves accountable for tomorrow. For us, that means creating innovative solutions to the challenges the future will bring to the communities and environments where we live and work across the UK. We are locally dedicated and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors, including engineers, technicians, scientists, planners, surveyors, geo-science and environmental specialists, as well as other design, programme and construction management professionals. Our experts influence and design sustainable lasting solutions in the property & buildings, transportation & infrastructure, earth & environment, industry and power & energy sectors as well as project delivery and strategic consulting services. A little more about your role Our Cost Intelligence team provides expertise in construction economics, leveraging cost and market data to enhance forecasting, benchmarking and demonstrate value for money. We work across all infrastructure sectors and the built environment, supporting clients in major investment decisions by improving confidence through provision of evidenced analyses on cost, risk and inflation and advising how clients can use their own historic data to inform their forward business plans. As a Consultant Analyst in our team, you are passionate about applying digital tools and techniques to solve complex problems. You will work across cost- and project management disciplines to provide specialist cost data advice and analytical capability in stand-alone commissions or as part of a wider multi-disciplined team. You will combine knowledge of the sector challenges, the data available to address them and the technical skills to apply to develop innovative solutions. You will help clients identify solutions to their needs, support developing and applying these and ensure our own services, tools and datasets are kept at the forefront of our discipline and maintaining our reputation as trusted advisors in this space. ACCOUNTABILITIES Contribution to our technical development plans Clear, defensible cost analyses that explains cost drivers, variances, trends, and risk. Accurate, structured, and reliable cost data that supports decision making across projects and programmes. Consistent application of cost breakdown structures, assumptions, and methodologies. Analytical outputs that improve affordability, value, and investment confidence. Robust support to client and programme assurance processes, ensuring cost submissions are credible and transparent. Alignment of cost analysis with agreed governance, assurance, and audit requirements. Translation of complex cost information into understandable narratives. High standards of technical accuracy, transparency, and professional judgement in all cost outputs. RESPONSIBILITIES Development of our digital architecture, data capture and automation processes to facilitate continuous improvement of cost data, analytics, and benchmarking maturity Collect, clean, structure, and maintain estimated, forecast, and actual cost data to populate and maintain benchmark libraries using historic and market data. Apply CBS, asset, and elemental classifications consistently. Undertake cost trend, variance, and sensitivity analysis. Support estimate, target cost, and change reviews, developing comparisons against benchmarks and should cost models. Support development of consistent reporting methods, templates and exemplars. Identify opportunities to improve data capture, automation, and analysis outputs. Work with project controls, commercial, PMO, and engineering teams to integrate cost insights. What we will be looking for you to demonstrate Expert user of Excel to transform and analyse large / complex datasets Knowledge of relational databases and structured query language Experienced user of the power platform to develop reports and automate workflows Proficient in any common portable/low code language or analytical tools (e.g. VBA, Python, R, PowerApps) Strong capability in structuring, cleaning, and managing cost datasets to support repeatable analysis. Ability to analyse and interpret estimated, forecast, and actual cost data to generate meaningful insight across the project lifecycle. Competence in applying cost breakdown structures, asset/elemental classifications, and cost models to enable comparison and benchmarking. Understanding of cost drivers, inflation, market trends, and risk impacts on capital and whole life costs. Clear written and verbal communication aligned to programme governance and decision making needs. Effective collaboration with project controls, commercial, PMO, and engineering teams. Experience supporting infrastructure projects or programmes in sectors such as transport, water, energy, or the built environment. Exposure to multi project or programme level cost reporting and assurance environments. Hands on experience with cost estimates, cost plans, or commercial data, including change events or target cost submissions. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum degree or equivalent experience in: Data Analytics / Data Science / Computer Science / Software Engineering Desirable: Experience and/or qualification in Quantity Surveying, Economics, Mathematics / Statistics What if you could shape a career as unique as you? At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself? With us, you can. Apply today. Job Info Job Identification 82567 Posting Date 03/12/2026, 12:16 PM About Us We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? Work-life balance At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK. Inclusivity & Belonging We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity. We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package. Flex your time To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you. We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex . click apply for full job details
Greater Manchester, United Kingdom London, United Kingdom Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom Job Description What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. WSP is one of the world's leading engineering and environmental professional services firms providing technical consultancy to the built and natural environment. We believe that for societies to thrive, we must all hold ourselves accountable for tomorrow. For us, that means creating innovative solutions to the challenges the future will bring to the communities and environments where we live and work across the UK. We are locally dedicated and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors, including engineers, technicians, scientists, planners, surveyors, geo-science and environmental specialists, as well as other design, programme and construction management professionals. Our experts influence and design sustainable lasting solutions in the property & buildings, transportation & infrastructure, earth & environment, industry and power & energy sectors as well as project delivery and strategic consulting services. A little more about your role Our Cost Intelligence team provides expertise in construction economics, leveraging cost and market data to enhance forecasting, benchmarking and demonstrate value for money. We work across all infrastructure sectors and the built environment, supporting clients in major investment decisions by improving confidence through provision of evidenced analyses on cost, risk and inflation and advising how clients can use their own historic data to inform their forward business plans. As a Consultant Analyst in our team, you are passionate about applying digital tools and techniques to solve complex problems. You will work across cost- and project management disciplines to provide specialist cost data advice and analytical capability in stand-alone commissions or as part of a wider multi-disciplined team. You will combine knowledge of the sector challenges, the data available to address them and the technical skills to apply to develop innovative solutions. You will help clients identify solutions to their needs, support developing and applying these and ensure our own services, tools and datasets are kept at the forefront of our discipline and maintaining our reputation as trusted advisors in this space. ACCOUNTABILITIES Contribution to our technical development plans Clear, defensible cost analyses that explains cost drivers, variances, trends, and risk. Accurate, structured, and reliable cost data that supports decision making across projects and programmes. Consistent application of cost breakdown structures, assumptions, and methodologies. Analytical outputs that improve affordability, value, and investment confidence. Robust support to client and programme assurance processes, ensuring cost submissions are credible and transparent. Alignment of cost analysis with agreed governance, assurance, and audit requirements. Translation of complex cost information into understandable narratives. High standards of technical accuracy, transparency, and professional judgement in all cost outputs. RESPONSIBILITIES Development of our digital architecture, data capture and automation processes to facilitate continuous improvement of cost data, analytics, and benchmarking maturity Collect, clean, structure, and maintain estimated, forecast, and actual cost data to populate and maintain benchmark libraries using historic and market data. Apply CBS, asset, and elemental classifications consistently. Undertake cost trend, variance, and sensitivity analysis. Support estimate, target cost, and change reviews, developing comparisons against benchmarks and should cost models. Support development of consistent reporting methods, templates and exemplars. Identify opportunities to improve data capture, automation, and analysis outputs. Work with project controls, commercial, PMO, and engineering teams to integrate cost insights. What we will be looking for you to demonstrate Expert user of Excel to transform and analyse large / complex datasets Knowledge of relational databases and structured query language Experienced user of the power platform to develop reports and automate workflows Proficient in any common portable/low code language or analytical tools (e.g. VBA, Python, R, PowerApps) Strong capability in structuring, cleaning, and managing cost datasets to support repeatable analysis. Ability to analyse and interpret estimated, forecast, and actual cost data to generate meaningful insight across the project lifecycle. Competence in applying cost breakdown structures, asset/elemental classifications, and cost models to enable comparison and benchmarking. Understanding of cost drivers, inflation, market trends, and risk impacts on capital and whole life costs. Clear written and verbal communication aligned to programme governance and decision making needs. Effective collaboration with project controls, commercial, PMO, and engineering teams. Experience supporting infrastructure projects or programmes in sectors such as transport, water, energy, or the built environment. Exposure to multi project or programme level cost reporting and assurance environments. Hands on experience with cost estimates, cost plans, or commercial data, including change events or target cost submissions. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum degree or equivalent experience in: Data Analytics / Data Science / Computer Science / Software Engineering Desirable: Experience and/or qualification in Quantity Surveying, Economics, Mathematics / Statistics What if you could shape a career as unique as you? At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself? With us, you can. Apply today. Job Info Job Identification 82567 Posting Date 03/12/2026, 12:16 PM About Us We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? Work-life balance At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK. Inclusivity & Belonging We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity. We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package. Flex your time To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you. We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex . click apply for full job details
