Senior Cost Consultant - Property Midlands

Description

• 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
• 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
• 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
• Manage relationships and collaborate with clients and external stakeholders, in order to ensure client satisfaction and create new business opportunities
• 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
• Adhere to quality assurance protocols in place within Arcadis
• 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
• Present any project risks or issues to senior managers to ensure the project is not adversely impacted
• 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
• Will work alongside associate level or above to manage the delivery of cost management of medium to large projects

Requirements

• Capable of managing projects from inception to completion, ensuring successful delivery.
• A deep understanding of cost and commercial management principles, particularly in the residential sector
• Relevant professional qualification or chartered status
• Proficient in the use of measurement software such as CostX or similar tools.
• Familiarity with current industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with experience supporting junior team members.
• Proven experience in cost management, with expertise in the residential sector preferred.
• Demonstrable understanding of clients key objectives within the appropriate sector
• CSCS card holder
• Experience in the residential sector would be advantageous along with knowledge in this sector
• Experience working within multi-disciplinary teams to deliver complex projects.
• Demonstrable ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and external stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance