Cost Manager at Walker Sime in United Kingdom | Kablio

Cost Manager at Walker Sime in United Kingdom | Kablio

Company

Overview

£88M Won

Revenue Milestone

Company achieved significant revenue with £88 million in frameworks, showcasing its capability alongside large multinationals.

25 Years

Operational Milestone

Celebrated a quarter-century of delivering technically excellent, client-centered consultancy.

2022 Acquired

Expansion Milestone

Acquired by HanmiGlobal, enhancing international reach while maintaining UK offices.

1999 Founded

Company Milestone

Established in Manchester, growing into a trusted regional consultancy.

Core services include project management, quantity surveying, employer’s agent roles, bills of quantities and construction design management.
Typical projects span town-centre regeneration, industrial units, hotel and residential schemes, plus major transport and marine infrastructure.
bolstered its capacity by acquiring WCP Associates, bringing in youth-zone, industrial and leisure projects.

Culture + Values

Empowerment – employees have autonomy, personal responsibility, and influence over their day‑to‑day work
Collaboration – genuine care, support, and teamwork among colleagues
Thriving under pressure – a supportive culture that enables high‑pressure work
Opportunity – strong career development and growth pathways
Freedom – full autonomy to focus on strengths and passions
Recognition – thoughtful, personalised rewards and celebrations
Open communication – regular huddles, 'Ask me anything' and 'Tell us what matters' sessions
Connection – initiatives like coffee‑roulette to build cross‑team relationships
Cultural fit (‘OKOP’) – hiring for their ‘Walker Sime juice’ beyond CVs, ensuring personality and attitude alignment

Environment + Sustainability

90% Emissions Cut

Carbon Reduction Goal

Aims to reduce overall carbon footprint by 90% by 2030.

Carbon Neutral by 2030

Sustainability Target

Ambitious goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2030, with 2021 as the baseline year.

58% to 82% Emissions Reduction

Scope 3 Emissions Target

Committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions by 58% by 2025 and 82% by 2028.

1 t CO₂e per Employee

Intensity Goal

Targets carbon intensity below 1 ton of CO₂ equivalent per employee.

Eliminate Scope 1 & Scope 2 emissions by 2030
Procurement of renewable energy for offices
Energy-efficiency upgrades planned for office infrastructure
Employee travel emissions reduction initiatives
Supplier engagement via sustainable procurement policy
Led decarbonisation project across six Manchester buildings advancing city’s zero-carbon 2038 plan

Inclusion & Diversity

80%+

Survey Response Rate

A high survey response rate was achieved to design an inclusive social calendar that accommodates diverse preferences and caring responsibilities.

Director of People & Culture role includes oversight of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion integrated into people strategy
Social Value committee ensures community engagement via apprenticeships, work placements, local hires, and college talks
Committee-driven survey shaped events to accommodate caring responsibilities and diverse preferences
Monthly ‘coffee-roulette’ paired networking to bridge cross-office connections
Regular internal communication ('huddles', AMA) ensures voice of all staff
Gender stats – not publicly stated

Articles