Senior Cost Manager-Edinburgh

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

Were growing our Health Life Science & Research Cost Management team and are seeking a talentedSenior Cost Managerto join us in Edinburgh. This is your opportunity to make a real impactdelivering high-profile projects that range from complex international programmes to innovative national commissions for leading clients.

Your expertise in cost management strategic planning estimating and budgeting will be key as you develop detailed cost plans undertake feasibility assessments benchmark costs and provide robust procurement support. Youll evaluate contractor proposals oversee contract management and ensure all variations are managed efficiently through construction to successful project handover.

This position offers the chance to provide advanced commercial and quantity surveying guidance across the UK and Europe with a current focus on London Oxford and Cambridge and opportunities across our wider network. From early-stage design (RIBA Stage 1) through to project delivery youll collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams mentor junior colleagues and help ensure timely on-budget completions.

Role Accountabilities

• Lead quantity surveying and commercial cost management services for clients in health life science research and related sectors.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates feasibility analyses and benchmark studies; develop and manage comprehensive cost plans.
• Contribute to procurement activities evaluate tenders negotiate contractor proposals and manage contract changes and variations.
• Oversee cost control throughout construction and project handover; advise on value engineering and whole-life costing solutions.
• Foster close collaboration amongst design engineering and project delivery teams; support and mentor junior staff.

Qualifications & Experience

• MRICS Quantity Surveyor or equivalent professional qualification; we also welcome applicants with substantial commercial experience from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated experience managing medium to large-scale construction projects; sector experience in research life sciences or healthcare is an advantage.
• Strong cost estimating abilities and familiarity with industry rates benchmarking and cost databases.
• Proven track record of managing projects from initial concept to completion with a focus on building strong client relationships.
• Proficient in digital cost management systems (such as CostX and 5D BIM); willingness to adopt new technologies is highly valued.

Ready to take the next step in your cost management career Join us and help shape the future of science and healthcare infrastructure

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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