Senior Cost Consultant - Property Midlands
Arcadis
Deliver cost and commercial management for medium to large residential projects
1 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
36,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Consulting
Engineering
Architecture
Project Management
Design
Technical Services
Construction Services
Urban Planning
Sector Specialisms
Infrastructure
Water
Environment
Buildings
Transport
Utilities
Role
What you would be doing
data analysis
cost planning
cost management
project delivery
risk reporting
quality assurance
- Share knowledge and provide insightful recommendations to assist service improvement and innovation
- 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
- Deliver a number 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 deadlines
- Present any project risks or issues to senior managers to ensure the project is not adversely impacted
- 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
- Use own knowledge and experience combined with research of industry best practice to analyse existing processes and policies
- Will work alongside associate level or above to manage the delivery of cost management of medium to large projects
- Adhere to quality assurance protocols in place within Arcadis
- 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
- 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
- Assist in the delivering of cost planning at various design stages and taking ownership for key elements of such
- Responsible for delivering their scope of work in line with various controls, and will have technical knowledge and experience in their field
- Manage relationships and collaborate with clients and external stakeholders, in order to ensure client satisfaction and create new business opportunities
What you bring
costx
bachelor
chartered
cscs
leadership
cost management
- Demonstrable ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and external stakeholders.
- Experience in the residential sector would be advantageous along with knowledge in this sector
- Proficient in the use of measurement software such as CostX or similar tools.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline
- Relevant professional qualification or chartered status
- Familiarity with current industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
- Capable of managing projects from inception to completion, ensuring successful delivery.
- Proven experience in cost management, with expertise in the residential sector preferred.
- Demonstrable understanding of clients key objectives within the appropriate sector
- A deep understanding of cost and commercial management principles, particularly in the residential sector
- Experience working within multi-disciplinary teams to deliver complex projects.
- CSCS card holder
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with experience supporting junior team members.
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Company
Overview
1888
Year Founded
The company was established in the Netherlands with a focus on reclaiming wetlands.
30+ Countries
Global Presence
Operates in over 30 countries worldwide, showcasing its extensive international reach.
€5B
2023 Revenue
Achieved €5 billion in gross revenues, reflecting strong financial performance and strategic growth.
- 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.
- People First
- Collaboration
- Client Success
- Integrity
- Sustainability
Net-Zero by 2035
GHG Emissions Target
Commitment to achieving net-zero across the entire value chain.
70% Reduction
GHG Emissions Target
Aiming for a 70% reduction in absolute scope 1 and market-based scope 2 GHG emissions by 2026, measured from a 2019 baseline.
58% GHG Reduction
Emissions Progress
Achieved a 58% reduction in scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by end-2023 compared to 2019 levels.
100% Renewable Energy
Energy Consumption
Purchases renewable electricity certificates to cover all office and work-from-home energy use.
- Transition of company fleet to EVs by 2030 (currently 26–35% by late 2024)
- 50% reduction in air travel emissions by 2025 (currently ~29%)
- 35% reduction in business travel emissions by 2025 (already at ~37%)
- Joined supply-chain emissions platform in 2023 to capture supplier scope 3 data
>40% Female Workforce
Gender Diversity Goal
Targets over 40% of workforce to be female by the end of 2026, reflecting a strong commitment to gender balance.
Top 25% eNPS
Employee Satisfaction Ranking
Aims to remain in the top 25% of the professional services sector for employee satisfaction, as measured by eNPS scores.
- Continues to develop people through Skills Powered Organisation and Energy Transition Academy
- GEC recruitment drive and increased focus on global roles to support diverse career paths
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