Job Overview
Senior Cost Manager within the Health and Life Sciences Advisory team. You will support delivery of projects across the health and life sciences sectors, providing full cost management services from initial feasibility through to completion of complex refurbishments and new-build schemes.
Responsibilities
- Experience in project delivery utilising all common procurement strategies.
- Negotiate contract T&Cs for all NEC and JCT forms of contracts with contractors on behalf of clients and deliver the typical QS role from placement through to project completion.
- Lead tender processes including production of Tender and Value for Money reports.
- Assist in the cost management of projects through the entire project lifecycle.
- Prepare estimates and cost plans using the NRM‑based approach.
- Prepare pricing schedules, tender and contract documentation.
- Undertake monthly assessments for payment.
- Manage construction phase cost, attend site meetings, negotiate and agree variations with the contractor, and prepare monthly cost reports to the client.
- Produce cost reports and cashflows, present to stakeholders, and support the preparation of business cases for public funding approval.
- Familiarise 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.
- Manage junior team members in project delivery to assist in their learning and development while delivering for the client.
- Manage delivery of projects within the QS scope of services and agreed fee amount, identifying and raising potential changes or challenges internally with senior team members.
Qualifications
- Educated to degree level or equivalent in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management.
- Chartered professional in surveying with RICS or CIOB or sufficient experience to attain chartership.
- Demonstrable track record of successful outcomes and ability to work under own initiative.
- Understanding of typical traditional and design‑and‑build contract T&Cs and mechanisms commonly used in the UK.
- Experience managing two‑stage procurement processes with successful delivery on behalf of the client at each stage.
- 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 for client‑facing duties and collaborative work with multidisciplinary teams.
- Commercial awareness, logical thinking, and high‑standard accuracy.
Benefits
- Hybrid working policy offering flexibility to work from home two days a week and collaboration in modern offices.
- Work‑life balance initiatives, including the “WSP My Hour” for personal activities and flexible working arrangements.
- Inclusivity and belonging support through employee resource groups and a culture of respect.
- Health and wellbeing programs such as the Thrive programme, virtual GP service, Gymflex scheme, and comprehensive menopause support.
- Development and training opportunities, including mentoring, chartership support, and investment in growth.
Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria – please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
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