Costing Analyst
| Posting date: | 09 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 February 2026 |
| Location: | E14 9SH |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ISS Facilities Services |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 151121 |
Summary
Costing Analyst
Contract: Cleaning
Location: London, E14 9SH
Hours of work: 37.5
Contract Type: Permanent
We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Costing Analyst to join our team.
This role is focused on building and maintaining high-quality costing models that benchmark and optimise ISS cleaning and service delivery.
You will play a key part in ensuring accurate, validated data and providing insights that drive operational efficiency and commercial success.
Job Description
This position is ideal for recent graduates with strong numerical and analytical skills. Preferred backgrounds include IT, Maths, Economics, Accounting, or similar disciplines.
The role offers an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in data analysis and modelling. Additionally, there are well-defined pathways for career progression into senior analytical, commercial, and finance positions.
Key Responsibilities
Build, maintain, and update site and contract costing models.
Ensure all costing data (space, labour, pay rates, equipment, materials, benchmarks) is complete, validated, and up to date.
Conduct regular data integrity checks, reconciliations, and exception reporting.
Produce standard and ad hoc costing reports for Operations, Finance, and Commercial teams.
Support bids, renewals, repricing exercises, and productivity initiatives with accurate, timely outputs.
Gather and process client benchmark data (e.g., floor plans, contracts, site information) using AI tools.
Interpret model outputs, adjust calculations based on client-specific requirements, and provide clear analysis.
Liaise with client teams to gather feedback and refine models, identifying and solving problems independently.
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
Strong mathematical ability and analytical mindset.
Degree or background in IT, Maths, Economics, Accounting, or similar analytical disciplines.
Excellent data skills (transformation, migration, automation, Excel).
High attention to detail and accuracy when working with large datasets.
Organised, able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
Clear communicator, capable of explaining data insights to non-technical colleagues.
Curious, logical problem solver with the ability to work independently.
Why Join Us?
Significant long-term progression opportunities, including pathways into senior analyst, commercial, and finance roles.
A strong learning environment designed for development rather than requiring prior industry experience.
The Company
ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.
Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.
We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #ISSGreatPeople #ISSTalent #PeopleMakePlace
ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.
ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.
We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.
Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.
If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com
Contract: Cleaning
Location: London, E14 9SH
Hours of work: 37.5
Contract Type: Permanent
We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Costing Analyst to join our team.
This role is focused on building and maintaining high-quality costing models that benchmark and optimise ISS cleaning and service delivery.
You will play a key part in ensuring accurate, validated data and providing insights that drive operational efficiency and commercial success.
Job Description
This position is ideal for recent graduates with strong numerical and analytical skills. Preferred backgrounds include IT, Maths, Economics, Accounting, or similar disciplines.
The role offers an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in data analysis and modelling. Additionally, there are well-defined pathways for career progression into senior analytical, commercial, and finance positions.
Key Responsibilities
Build, maintain, and update site and contract costing models.
Ensure all costing data (space, labour, pay rates, equipment, materials, benchmarks) is complete, validated, and up to date.
Conduct regular data integrity checks, reconciliations, and exception reporting.
Produce standard and ad hoc costing reports for Operations, Finance, and Commercial teams.
Support bids, renewals, repricing exercises, and productivity initiatives with accurate, timely outputs.
Gather and process client benchmark data (e.g., floor plans, contracts, site information) using AI tools.
Interpret model outputs, adjust calculations based on client-specific requirements, and provide clear analysis.
Liaise with client teams to gather feedback and refine models, identifying and solving problems independently.
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
Strong mathematical ability and analytical mindset.
Degree or background in IT, Maths, Economics, Accounting, or similar analytical disciplines.
Excellent data skills (transformation, migration, automation, Excel).
High attention to detail and accuracy when working with large datasets.
Organised, able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
Clear communicator, capable of explaining data insights to non-technical colleagues.
Curious, logical problem solver with the ability to work independently.
Why Join Us?
Significant long-term progression opportunities, including pathways into senior analyst, commercial, and finance roles.
A strong learning environment designed for development rather than requiring prior industry experience.
The Company
ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.
Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.
We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #ISSGreatPeople #ISSTalent #PeopleMakePlace
ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.
ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.
We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.
Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.
If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com
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