Senior Cost Manager
Arcadis
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Birmingham • United Kingdom
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Job Level
About the role
- Provide MEP quantity surveying and commercial cost management across health, life science, research and related sectors.
- Prepare cost estimates, feasibility studies and benchmarking; develop and manage cost plans.
- Support procurement and tender evaluations; review and agree contractor proposals and manage contract variations.
- Deliver cost control through construction and handover; advise on value engineering and whole‑life cost where relevant.
- Work collaboratively across design, engineering and project teams and support development of junior staff.
Requirements
- ARICS Quantity Surveyor or equivalent commercial/quantity surveying qualification; candidates with strong MEP commercial experience but different formal titles are welcome.
- Experience on medium to large construction projects; experience in research, life sciences or healthcare is a plus but not essential.
- Strong cost estimating skills and familiarity with rates, benchmarking and cost databases.
- Proven ability to manage projects from inception to completion and build effective client relationships.
- Comfortable using digital cost management tools such as CostX and 5D BIM; willingness to learn new systems encouraged.
Benefits
- Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
- Empowerment to contribute
- Meaningful work
- Opportunities for personal and professional development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
MEP quantity surveyingcost managementcost estimatingfeasibility studiesbenchmarkingcost controlvalue engineeringwhole-life costproject management
Soft Skills
collaborationclient relationship managementmentoring
Certifications
ARICS Quantity Surveyorcommercial/quantity surveying qualification