Senior Cost Manager Life Sciences

Arcadis is the worlds leading company delivering sustainable design engineering and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36000 people in over 70 countries dedicated toimproving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds together we can solve the worlds most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description

Were expanding our Life Sciences & Research Cost Management team and seeking an experiencedSenior Cost Consultant(Quantity Surveying background) with direct experience on laboratory and scientific environments. You will deliver highprofile research technology and lifescience facilities for national and global clientsensuring projects are accurately costed commercially controlled and delivered on time and on budget.

Role accountabilities

• Provide Quantity Surveying and Cost Management services for science facility projects across the UK & Europe with a focus on London Oxford and Cambridge hubs
• Lead clientfacing cost modelling feasibility and budgeting exercises for labs and specialised scientific spaces
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and benchmark analyses to optimise value and inform decisions
• Manage procurement processes evaluate contractor proposals and negotiate commercial terms
• Oversee contract administration cost control and change management from inception to completion
• Mentor and coach junior QS staff and contribute to technical standards and digital workflows
• Drive improvements in cost management processes and adoption of digital tools

Qualifications & Experience

• Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS desirable) or equivalent
• Proven QS experience costing and delivering laboratory research or other scientific facilities
• Strong commercial and technical understanding of MEPintensive cost drivers
• Clear clientfacing communication and ability to present cost advice to stakeholders
• Proficient with digital cost tools (e.g. CostX 5D BIM) and benchmarking techniques

Ready to shape the future of research facilities Apply now.

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We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyones contribution matters. Its why we are pioneering a skills-based approach where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

Youll do meaningful work and no matter what role youll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark on your career your colleagues your clients your life and the world around you.

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