Consultant Analyst
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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.ACCOUNTABILITIESContribution to our technical development plansClear, 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.RESPONSIBILITIESDevelopment of our digital architecture, data capture and automation processes to facilitate continuous improvement of cost data, analytics, and benchmarking maturityCollect, 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 datasetsKnowledge of relational databases and structured query languageExperienced user of the power platform to develop reports and automate workflowsProficient 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, 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.#WeAreWSPHere 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr, A leading engineering and environmental firm in the UK seeks a Consultant Analyst to enhance cost intelligence within infrastructure projects. You will analyze complex datasets, support decision-making through reliable cost data, and collaborate across teams to provide..., Managing Consultant - Supply Chain AnalyticsCAPGEMINI INVENTAt Capgemini Invent, we believe difference drives change. As inventive transformation consultants, we blend our strategic, creative and scientific capabilities, collaborating closely with clients to deliver...
Requirements
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., QUALIFICATIONSMinimum degree or equivalent experience in: Data Analytics / Data Science / Computer Science / Software EngineeringDesirable: Experience and/or qualification in Quantity Surveying, Economics, Job Description Are you looking to benefit from a new career in Data Analysis? If you are detail orientated, perceptive, organised, competent, analytical and can communicate well with those around you; you could have a truly rewarding future as a Data Analyst We do this..., Please note this is a training course and fees applyAre you looking to benefit from a new career in Data Analysis?If you are detail orientated, perceptive, organised, competent, analytical and can communicate well with those around you; you could have a truly rewarding..., Please note this is a training course and fees apply Are you looking to benefit from a new career in Data Analysis? If you are detail orientated, perceptive, organised, competent, analytical and can communicate well with those around you; you could have a truly rewarding...
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Job Description At OFG we allow for greater work life balance and extra time to do the things you love outside work Job Title: Market Intelligence Analyst Location: Manchester - Hybrid working (2 days per week in the office) Contract: Permanent Salary: Up to £50,000...