Project Cost Consultant - Cornwall

Overview

Deliver cost and commercial management for medium local government projects, mentoring team.

Key Responsibilities

• cost management
• cost planning
• data analysis
• project delivery
• client management
• technical advice

Tasks

-Will work alongside associate level or above to manage the delivery of cost management of medium sized projects -Use own knowledge and experience combined with research of industry best practice to analyse existing processes and policies -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 delivery -Adhere to quality assurance protocols in place within Arcadis -Provide specialist technical advice to senior management on issues relating to cost/commercial management, providing solutions and actively sharing knowledge in order to support successful delivery -Deliver a number medium-sized 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 deadlines -Interact effectively and proactively across the organisation, seeking to develop ways to support collaboration with the cost management function, and applying technical knowledge to ensure projects/programmes can be delivered to meet cost expectations -Analyse 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-making -Manage relationships and collaborate with clients and external stakeholders, in order to ensure client satisfaction and create new business opportunities -Present any project risks or issues to senior managers to ensure the project is not adversely impacted -Responsible for delivering their scope of work in line with various controls, and will have technical knowledge and experience in their field -Assist in the delivering of cost planning at various design stages and taking ownership for key elements of such -Share knowledge and provide insightful recommendations to assist service improvement and innovation

Requirements

• mrics
• costx
• cost management
• project management
• leadership
• cscs

What You Bring

-Experience working within multi-disciplinary teams to deliver complex projects. -Proven experience in cost management, with expertise in the residential sector preferred. -Relevant professional qualification, Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) -Proficient in the use of measurement software such as CostX or similar tools. -Experience in the local government sector would be advantageous, but not necessary, along with knowledge in this sector -Demonstrable understanding of clients key objectives within the appropriate sector -A deep understanding of cost and commercial management principles, particularly in the residential sector -Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with experience supporting junior team members. -Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline -Familiarity with current industry standards, regulations, and best practices. -Capable of managing projects from inception to completion, ensuring successful delivery. -Demonstrable ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and external stakeholders. -CSCS card holder

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About Arcadis

-Evolved into a global design, engineering and consultancy powerhouse. -Excels in major infrastructure, water management, urban building, transport and industrial manufacturing projects worldwide. -Recent standout assignments include flood defences in New York, the Sydney Metro, and sustainable legacy planning for the Paris Olympics. -Structured around core business areas—Places, Mobility, Resilience and Intelligence—backed by digital centres of excellence. -Notable for blending data-driven tools with traditional consulting to optimise asset lifecycles and smart infrastructure.

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