Assistant Cost Consultant (SQSQS Electrical)

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:

We are seeking a dynamic Assistant Cost Consultant with experience in the infrastructure and/or Industrial Manufacturing & Technology sectors to join our team.

As part of our established high-performing group you will provide expert quantity surveying services across a diverse range of assets with the chance to take the lead on your own projects. The position offers close collaboration with regional partners providing excellent opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. We promote a hybrid working model blending office and remote work to foster teamwork and support a positive worklife balance.

Role accountabilities:

• Work within established procedures to manage project cost control reviewing commercial information to identify anomalies and ensure accurate up-to-date data for management.
• Contribute individually to professional cost management assignments to ensure project milestones and programmes are met.
• Comply with risk and compliance principles by taking corrective actions or reporting unsafe/inappropriate situations and wider project risks to protect project delivery.
• Interpret data and prepare supporting documentation (schedules feasibility studies cost reports) making straightforward recommendations to support senior decision-making.
• Proactively assess and improve cost and commercial management processes by sharing knowledge identifying opportunities and providing expert advice.
• Provide specialist cost management advice to internal and external stakeholders assist senior staff in resolving stakeholder issues promptly and contribute to ongoing client satisfaction.
• Cost Estimation:Develop detailed and accurate cost plans and estimates for various construction activities (mechanical and electrical).

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in engineering or a relevant discipline with progress towards a professional qualification.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering analysis and insights to support commercial decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret engineering drawings specifications and project documentation.
• Experience in infrastructure and/or data center projects
• Technical knowledge of construction processes and cost/commercial management.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel Word PowerPoint) and cost management software (e.g. CostX).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstration of self-management and prioritization skills with the ability to work under pressure
• Strong understanding of own area of specialism and a developing awareness of the wider organizational and programme environment.

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. At Arcadis you will have the opportunity to build the career that is right for you. Because each Arcadian has their own motivations their own career goals. And as a people first business it is why we will take the time to listen to understand what you want from your time here and provide the support you need to achieve your ambitions.