Graduate Programme - Graduate Cost Manager; Lexica

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We are recruiting for a Graduate Cost Manager for our Oxfordshire Lexica team
. 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 January 2026.

We are helping organisations to become more efficient and effective in the core sectors that we work in; whether improving patient pathways for the NHS, developing laboratories to facilitate world‑leading science, or rationalising educational campuses to attract the highest calibre students and research investment. Our clients tell us that we are different from other consultancies. They know that we have a wide range of skills across the business that gives us a competitive edge over other organisations.

By joining Lexica, you will be part of the journey with our clients and colleagues.

As a Graduate Cost Manager, you will support the delivery of projects across the health and life sciences sectors and be part of a progressive team responsible for providing full cost management services from initial feasibility through to completion on complex refurbishments ad new‑build schemes. You will help to 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.

Day‑to‑day activities could include:

• Assisting in the cost management of projects through the entire project lifecycle.
• Assisting with the preparation of estimates, cost modules and cost plans.
• Assisting with the preparation of pricing schedules, tender and contract documentation.
• Undertaking 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.
• Assisting with cost reports, presenting to stakeholders, and supporting the preparation of business cases for public funding approval.

You will join an enthusiastic and supportive team, providing you with a challenging and fulfilling career. In this team, you will be dealing with internal and external stakeholders, collaborating with colleagues and adapting to dynamic project environments.

Our two‑year Graduate Development programme is designed to support personal and professional development and growth through an engaging blended learning experience. The programmes include core business and professional skills training, career development workshops and resources, valuable networking opportunities, mentoring for professional registration and a breadth of on‑the‑job experience.

Our teams are dedicated to supporting your career growth from the very beginning. We encourage you to achieve chartered status making your development is a priority. You will be fully supported through enrolment in a professional institution’s training agreement, guiding you towards chartered or incorporated status.

You’ll have graduated with at least a 2:2 in a master’s or bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying / Commercial Management.

• Candidates must complete the application form in full answering all specific questions. This requirement applies to all candidates, inclusive of their background. Successful completion of this stage is mandatory. Candidates who pass this initial stage, will then be required to complete an online skill enabler assessment. Both the application form and the skill enabler assessment are essential parts of the early career’s recruitment process.
• You’ll be looking to start work in January 2026.
• You’ll have a desire to develop…