Associate Director – Cost and Commercial Assurance

Arcadis

Associate Director leading Arcadis cost and commercial assurance services for major infrastructure and environment projects. Managing teams, budgets, contracts, client relationships and delivery across UK and international programmes.

Posted 8/11/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive knowledge in construction contracts, particularly NEC3/NEC4 Option C, and excels in managing client relationships and delivering cost assurance projects. Proven ability to lead teams, develop new business opportunities, and ensure compliance with organizational standards.

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Construction Contract ManagementClient Relationship ManagementCost Assurance Systems DevelopmentProject Financial ManagementTeam Leadership and Development

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Hard Skills

Cost Data AnalysisData ModellingData CleansingData Enrichment TechniquesProject CostingBudget ManagementRisk AssessmentContract CompliancePerformance MonitoringService Delivery Improvement

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam MotivationAdaptabilityOutput ThinkingStakeholder Management

Industry Keywords

Cost AssuranceConsultancyAdvisory ExperienceMarket SectorsNEC3NEC4Project ManagementClient GenerationCommercial ManagementService Line Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, coach and develop team members to share knowledge and improve service delivery
Monitor and review team member performance and behaviour, ensuring compliance with organisational policies and codes of conduct
Develop Arcadis Cost Assurance systems and processes using industry best practice
Lead and manage multiple cost assurance assignments from inception to completion
Manage teams and resources to meet client cost, time and quality expectations
Create project costings and budgets
Manage finances across multiple projects to meet profit and budgetary targets and achieve best-value outcomes
Assure contract compliance regarding project delivery parameters and scope of service
Manage client relationships and identify future opportunities
Seek new client and workstream generation
Support internal and external marketing and development of the CCA service line
Manage key stakeholders and their expectations through regular communications
Present final reports and recommendations to clients and contractors
Analyse cost data against contractual and commercial principles
Appraise cost and commercial management systems and processes
Travel to different sites and locations nationally and internationally

Requirements

What you’ll need

Relevant professional experience delivering medium to large projects across multiple market sectors
Relevant consultancy and advisory experience
Extensive knowledge and competence in construction contracts, preferably NEC3 / NEC4 Option C (Target Cost)
Knowledge of data modelling, data cleansing and data enrichment techniques
Demonstrable experience developing and generating new clients and workstreams
Experience managing people and motivating others on complex programmes
Experience creating, developing and managing client relationships at all levels, including becoming a trusted advisor
Experience identifying and assessing risks in project environments
Ability to maintain high standards of work and meet deadlines under pressure
Ability to communicate effectively with individuals at varying levels of seniority
Ability to grasp high-level concepts and work comfortably with less structured tasks
Ability to demonstrate output thinking from the outset
Ability to lead by example, adapt to client requirements at short notice and travel throughout the UK and abroad
Significant technical knowledge and experience in the relevant field

Benefits

Comp & perks

Skills-based career development approach
Opportunities to work on meaningful, sustainable solutions
Equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging commitment
Great place to work and employer-of-choice ambition