Project Cost Consultant - Cornwall

Overview

Manage cost and commercial aspects of medium local government projects.

Key Responsibilities

• cost planning
• data analysis
• project delivery
• risk reporting
• client management
• quality assurance

Tasks

-Use own knowledge and experience combined with research of industry best practice to analyse existing processes and policies -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 -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 -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 -Will work alongside associate level or above to manage the delivery of cost management of medium sized projects -Assist in the delivering of cost planning at various design stages and taking ownership for key elements of such -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 -Manage relationships and collaborate with clients and external stakeholders, in order to ensure client satisfaction and create new business opportunities -Adhere to quality assurance protocols in place within Arcadis -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 -Responsible for delivering their scope of work in line with various controls, and will have technical knowledge and experience in their field -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

Requirements

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

What You Bring

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

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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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