Commercial Assistant
Wsp
Assist with cost control, financial reporting, and contract administration for projects.
15 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Office Full-Time
Company Size
55,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Project Management
Architecture
Design
Environmental Services
Sustainability
Urban Planning
Sector Specialisms
Waste Management and Landfill
Water & Wastewater Tunnels
Water and Wastewater Treatment
Water Supply and Distribution
Parks and Open Spaces
Rail and Transit Advisory
Rail Design
Rail Electrification
Role
What you would be doing
cost forecasting
change control
budget monitoring
cost reporting
financial records
cost control
- You will be part of a driven and productive team of cost managers and quantity surveyors which offers a support network for learning and development within the role.
- Assist in forecasting future costs and financial impacts for ongoing projects.
- Assist in the change control process, preparing quotations for change requests and adjusting the budget and forecast where necessary.
- You will develop a good understanding of the financial management of projects from inception to completion.
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of project costs, contracts, and financial transactions.
- Assist in monitoring budgets, tracking expenditure, and report any deviations from the projected costs.
- Support the process of implementing cost control measures to maintain project budgets and enhance profitability.
- Work closely collaboratively with team members, project managers and engineers, ensure effective cost management on projects.
- Generate regular financial reports, highlighting cost performance and variances.
What you bring
finance degree
teamwork
oracle
ms office
time management
cost management
- A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, quantity surveying, or a related field.
- Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- You will have a focused approach and demonstrate attention to detail, and knowledge of using financial software (Oracle) and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Good organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Previous experience in cost management, or a similar role in the construction industry would be beneficial.
- The expectation is for you to gain the skills and experience required to manage your own projects independently.
- The opportunity to experience working on a variety of projects and contractual arrangements will offer diversity in the breadth of experience you will gain.
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Company
Overview
Founded 1959
Year Established
The company was established in 1959, marking its beginning as a global leader in engineering and consulting.
40+ Countries
Global Presence
WSP operates in over 40 countries worldwide, delivering innovative solutions across multiple sectors.
- Partners with clients to create sustainable, efficient, and resilient solutions.
- Known for iconic projects like the One World Trade Center and London's Crossrail.
- Provides cutting-edge services in transportation, energy, water, and commercial developments.
- Blends technical expertise with deep industry knowledge to solve complex challenges globally.
78% global leadership
Internal Leadership Filling
Over 75% of global leadership positions were filled internally over the past three years.
3.7% retention increase
Employee Retention
Achieved a notable increase in global employee retention in 2024.
>75% internal filling
Leadership Hiring Practices
Over three-quarters of leadership roles have been filled internally since 2022.
Ethisphere recognition
Ethical Compliance
Recognized by Ethisphere for maintaining strong ethical values as a Compliance Leader Verification.
68% drop emissions
Emissions Reduction
Significant reduction in scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions compared to 2018 levels.
65.1% SDG-linked
Sustainable Revenue
Percentage of annualized revenues aligned with Sustainable Development Goals.
90% emission reduction
Long-term Goal
Aim to reduce total emissions (scopes 1, 2, and 3) by 90% by 2040 compared to 2018 levels.
30% scope 3 reduction
Supply Chain Emissions
Target to reduce scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2030 compared to 2018 levels.
- Committed to net zero across value chain by 2040 (SBTi-approved)
- Science-based targets: reduce absolute scope 1&2 emissions by 60% by 2030 vs 2018
- No DEI content per instruction.
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