At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage cost plans, procurement, and contracts for health and life sciences projects.
- Company: Join a dynamic team delivering cost management services for complex refurbishments and new builds.
- Benefits: Opportunity to develop into a Chartered Quantity Surveyor with support for career growth.
- Other info: Familiarity with NRM-based estimates and UK contract terms is essential.
- Why this job: Engage with NHS Trusts and science clients in a fast-paced consultancy environment.
- Qualifications: Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management; track record of successful project outcomes.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
About the Role
As a Cost Manager you will support the delivery of projects across the health and life sciences sectors and be part of a dynamic team responsible for providing full cost management services from initial feasibility through to completion on complex refurbishments and new‑build schemes. You will deliver robust cost plans, support procurement and tendering, administer contracts, and ensure strong cost control throughout the project lifecycle. You will work closely with NHS Trusts, science clients, and design teams.
Responsibilities
- Experience in project delivery utilising all common procurement and contract strategies.
- Managing tender processes including production of Tender and Value for Money reports.
- Assist in the cost management of projects through the entire project lifecycle.
- Preparation of estimates and cost plans using the NRM-based approach.
- Preparation of pricing schedules, tender and contract documentation.
- Undertake monthly assessments for payment.
- Construction phase cost management including attending site meetings, negotiating and agreeing variations with contractors, and preparing the monthly cost report for the client.
- Produce cost reports and cashflows, present these to stakeholders, and support the preparation of business cases for public funding approval.
- Be familiar with the construction industry and work within a fast‑paced consultancy environment.
- Actively engage in value and risk management, facilitating structured risk workshops and delivering value engineering proposals.
Qualifications
- Degree level education or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.
- A desire to develop your career and become a Chartered Quantity Surveyor.
- Demonstrable track record of successful outcomes and ability to work under your own initiative.
- Understanding of typical traditional and design‑and‑build contract terms and conditions and mechanisms commonly used in the UK.
- Competence in project controls and financial management, maintaining accurate reporting across all project stages and ensuring compliance with client funding requirements and audit standards.
- Strong communication skills, ability to perform client‑facing duties, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
- Commercial awareness, logical thinking, and a focus on working efficiently and accurately to high standards.
Cost Manager (Health and Life Sciences) employer: WSP
This role is based in a consultancy focused on health and life sciences, providing full cost management services. The team values strong communication and collaboration, ensuring high standards in project delivery. Employees benefit from opportunities for professional development and engagement with key stakeholders like NHS Trusts.
