Job ID: 43535Reference: 300016163610524Location: London, Greater London, United KingdomDepartment: Cost ManagementBusiness Unit: AUK UKWork Type: On-siteDate Posted: 2026-08-26We are excited to be growing our UK Places cost management capability. Our Places GBA typically works across buildings, property, regeneration and development, cities and urban environments, mixed-use and commercial schemes, education, healthcare, public sector estates and planning, design, and project delivery You will manage the delivery of cost management in small/medium developments or significant components of larger cost management assignments. You will also be responsible for delivering scope of work in line with various controls and will have significant technical knowledge and experience in the cost/commercial management field. The Senior Cost Consultant will take a leading role in delivering cost management services across major projects and programmes in the UK. ( London, Cardiff, Bristol) Working within the Places Commercial Management team, the role involves regular site‐based engagement (typically 2–3 days per week), close collaboration with contractors and client teams, and responsibility for ensuring consistent, accurate and high‐quality commercial outcomes. You will be responsible for the management of several workstreams or significant elements of larger programmes, applying strong technical capability, sound professional judgement and effective stakeholder management to support successful project delivery. Assist in the coaching and development of other team members in order to share knowledge, increase team skill level and improve the standard of service deliveryWork within established financial systems and budgets to produce reports and forecasts and track budgets, overseeing costing and variances in order to manage and control cost variablesDeliver a number of small to medium cost projects and assignments or significant components of larger assignments, ensuring appropriate use of resources and budgets to deliver the required scope of work within set deadlinesProvide advice to colleagues on risk management, compliance and associated behaviours, to ensure adherence to Arcadis' risk and compliance processesPresent any project risks or issues to senior managers to ensure the project is not adversely impactedAnalyse and review a range of data and documents to collate key themes and trends, using this analysis in conjunction with own knowledge to provide advice and make recommendations to support cost and commercial management decision-makingUse own knowledge and experience combined with research of industry best practice to analyse existing processes and policiesShare knowledge and provide insightful recommendations to assist service improvement and innovationQualifications & Experience: Possess the skills and experience to actively support the internal team on technically complex projects/programme of works typically ranging in size and scope. Experience of coaching and mentoring more junior colleagues and emerging leadership skillsExperience of working closely with external stakeholders to build client relationshipsExperience in managing business relationships at senior-management levelCapable of leading and taking a project through from inception to completionWhy Arcadis? 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.
Quantity Surveyor Consultant (Real Estate Consulting) in London 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.
