Junior Cost Manager

Arcadis

Junior Cost Manager at Arcadis handling budget estimates and cost plans in construction projects. Collaborating with clients and stakeholders to deliver cost management services across project phases.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeWarszawa • 🇵🇱 PolandJunior💰 PLN 6,525 - PLN 9,783 per monthWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cost management, quantity surveying, and construction consultancy, with strong analytical skills and effective communication abilities. Proficient in preparing budget estimates, tender documentation, and project cost reports while adapting to client and market requirements.

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Cost ManagementQuantity SurveyingBudget EstimationTender DocumentationAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Cost PlanningBills Of QuantitiesChange ManagementValue EngineeringCost AnalysisConstruction ProcessesBuilding SystemsProject Delivery

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention To DetailAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeExcel

Certifications & Qualifications

Degree In Building ConstructionDegree In Civil EngineeringDegree In Quantity Surveying

Industry Keywords

Construction MarketCommercial RisksProject Cost DriversCost Optimization

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the preparation of initial budget estimates and cost plans.
Assist in updating cost plans throughout design development
Support the preparation of bills of quantities, pricing documents and tender documentation.
Assist with tender analysis and the preparation of tender reports.
Support monthly valuations, variation assessment and change management processes.
Assist with final account reconciliation.
Contribute to value engineering and cost optimisation exercises.
Prepare and support the development of cost analyses, benchmarking studies and project cost reports.
Support effective communication with clients, consultants, designers and other project stakeholders.
Participate in client, design team and site meetings.
Develop understanding of the local construction market, commercial risks and project cost drivers.
Support senior colleagues in the delivery of cost management services across all relevant project phases.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Good working knowledge of MS Office, in particular Excel
Degree in building construction, civil engineering, quantity surveying or another relevant technical discipline.
1–2 years of relevant professional experience in cost management, quantity surveying, construction consultancy or a related field (strong internship or graduate experience may also be considered).
Very good command of Polish and English, both written and spoken.
Good technical understanding of construction processes, building systems and project delivery.
Strong numerical and analytical skills, with good organisational skills and attention to detail.
Good communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to prepare clear and well-structured emails, project documentation and reports
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part
Ability to adapt effectively to changing client, project and market requirements.

Benefits

Comp & perks

A benefits package, including: medical care, life insurance, and personal accident insurance.
Monthly top-ups for MyBenefit cafeteria cards (including the option to connect a Multisport card).
Subsidized foreign language learning.
Reimbursement for participation in any professional organization of your choice.
A personalized approach to the development of each Arkadian thanks to the GPS method.
Participation in the Workplace Options program (psychological care, legal and credit counseling, among other services).