Job ID: 42755Reference: 300015939039542Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | York, Yorkshire, United Kingdom | Birmingham, West Midlands, United KingdomDepartment: Cost & Commercial ManagementBusiness Unit: AUK UKWork Type: HybridDate Posted: 2026-07-23Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Our Mobility Commercial Management team in Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds & York is growing, creating an excellent opportunity to work across a varied portfolio of Highways and Aviation projects throughout the UK. You will be responsible for small projects or defined elements of larger cost management commissions, ensuring all work is delivered to agreed standards and in line with client expectations. The role includes regular site engagement and requires strong analytical skills, clear communication and confidence when working with contractors, consultants and internal teams. Support the delivery of cost management services across Rail, Highway and Aviation projects within the Mobility portfolio. Manage cost monitoring, forecasting and variance analysis for allocated projects, working within established financial processes. Prepare and contribute to cost plans, budgets, estimates and commercial reports to support effective decision‐making. Assist senior colleagues with the management of small to medium‐scale commissions or key components of larger assignments. Identify risks, issues and commercial challenges, escalating to senior team members where appropriate. Provide guidance on risk and compliance principles, ensuring work aligns with organisational procedures. Build effective working relationships with clients, contractors and internal stakeholders through clear and professional communication. Contribute to continuous improvement by helping to refine cost management processes and promote service innovationQualifications & Experience: A minimum of 5 years' experience in cost or commercial management within infrastructure, transport or construction projects. Experience within the Rail, Highway or Aviation sectors is advantageous. Experience working with NEC3/NEC4 contracts, including application of contract mechanisms, managing compensation events and supporting compliant commercial delivery is a must. Strong technical capability, with the ability to analyse data, interpret cost information and produce accurate commercial documentation. Solid understanding of construction processes and cost management methodologies. Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent in a relevant discipline. CSCS card holder or willingness to obtain. You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & BelongingWe 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. 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.
Project / Senior Cost Consultant in Birmingham employer: Arcadis
Arcadis UK is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, where sustainability and resilience are at the forefront of our projects. Employees benefit from continuous professional development opportunities, a supportive environment, and the chance to work on impactful projects in the water and energy sectors. Located in the UK, we offer a dynamic workplace that values diversity and encourages creative solutions to complex engineering challenges.
