Cost Manager; Lexica. Member

Lexica is a leading specialist consultancy, transforming environments for clients in health and life sciences. From June 2025 Lexica is a member of WSP (UK) Ltd and will be fully integrated into the organisation by Jan 2026.

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, administration of contracts, and ensuring strong cost control throughout the project lifecycle.

You will work closely with NHS Trust, science clients, and design teams.

• 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, 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 the contractor and preparing the monthly cost report to the client.
• Produce cost reports and cashflows, presenting to stakeholders, and supporting the preparation of business cases for public funding approval.
• To be familiar with the construction industry and work within a fast‑paced consultancy environment.
• Actively engaged in value and risk management, having facilitated structured risk workshops and delivered value engineering proposals.

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in Quantity Surveying/ Commercial Management.
• A desire to develop your career and become a Chartered Quantity Surveyor.
• Demonstrable track record of successful outcomes and able to work under own initiative.
• An understanding of typical traditional and design and build contract T&Cs 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, ability to perform client‑facing duties and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Commercial awareness, a logic thinker, who works efficiently and accurately to high standards.

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.