Project Cost Manager Oxford

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

We are more than 34000 people in over 30 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

Our Life Sciences & Research Cost Management team is expanding in Oxford and were looking for a Project Cost Manager to lead commercial management for complex laboratory research and specialist science environments. This is an opportunity to work closely with world-class national and international clients supporting the delivery of new builds refurbishments and fit-outs within operational scientific settings.

This position suits an experienced Quantity Surveying professional who thrives on managing every stage of the commercial process in technically demanding regulated projects from initial cost planning and procurement through to on-site cost management and final account closure. Youll be involved in a diverse range of projects including flagship research facilities and fast-track science programmes.

Role Accountabilities

• Take full responsibility for commercial management across assigned projects overseeing cost plans cash flow analysis and forecasting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop detailed cost estimates feasibility studies and benchmarking analyses tailored to the unique demands of life sciences and laboratory projects.
• Manage tender processes evaluate contractors and negotiate commercial terms to secure best value.
• Oversee valuation and payment applications administer variations and ensure stringent cost control at every stage.
• Maintain and update project risk registers and change control logs providing proactive commercial insights to clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Produce clear concise commercial reports and cost projections for client presentations and strategic decisions.
• Work collaboratively with design and delivery teams to identify value engineering opportunities and manage cost risks.
• Champion the use of digital tools (such as CostX and 5D BIM) to enhance accuracy and efficiency in cost management and benchmarking.
• Mentor and support junior QS team members contributing to the continuous improvement of processes and best practice within the team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Chartered status (MRICS preferred) or working towards professional qualification.
• Demonstrable QS experience on laboratory research or highly serviced (MEP-intensive) facilities.
• Strong background in cost planning forecasting procurement and contract administration.
• Excellent commercial acumen with hands-on experience resolving cost challenges and managing project variations.
• Effective communicator comfortable presenting financial positions to clients and contractors alike.
• Familiarity with digital cost management platforms (e.g. CostX 5D BIM) and benchmarking is advantageous.
• Willingness to provide support across Oxford as well as Cambridge London and other locations as required.

Why Arcadis

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.

Together we can create a lasting legacy. Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality Diversity Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We believe that by working together diverse people with different experiences develop the most innovative ideas. Equality diversity and inclusion is at the heart of how we improve quality of life and we work closely with our people across six ED&I Workstreams: Age Disability Faith Gender LGBT and Race. A diverse and skilled workforce is essential to our success.

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