Assistant Cost Consultant

Full job description
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Join our team as a Cost Consultant, collaborating with Project and Senior-level professionals to deliver high-quality projects. You'll liaise with external contractors and consultants, take ownership of specific cost management tasks, and ensure delivery standards align with objectives. This role requires independent work, leveraging your technical expertise and practical experience in the field.

Role accountabilities:

Perform cost control tasks by reviewing financial data for anomalies to ensure accurate, up-to-date information for management.
Contribute to professional cost management assignments and oversee junior colleagues' work to meet project milestones.
Adhere to risk and compliance principles, addressing unsafe situations or risks to prevent project disruptions.
Analyze data and produce documentation (e.g., schedules, cost reports) to support senior decision-making.
Evaluate and improve cost and commercial management processes, sharing knowledge and advice.
Apply technical expertise to complex tasks, prioritizing workload and aligning with established policies.
Provide specialist cost management advice to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring high-quality service.
Assist senior staff in resolving stakeholder issues by identifying and suggesting solutions for client satisfaction.
Support the internal team and manage junior staff on projects valued between £5m and £150m.
Qualifications & Experience:

Must Have:

Experience in delivering analysis and insights
Technical knowledge in specialised field, including construction processes and/or cost and commercial management.
Advanced proficiency with desktop applications (e.g. MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Knowledge of own area of specialism and a developing understanding of wider organisational and programme environment
Capable of supporting senior colleagues on a project through from inception to completion
Ability to obtain BPSS clearance
Advantageous:

Experience in NEC Contract Suites
In depth knowledge of the Defence & Security sector
Ability to obtain SC clearance
Ability to obtain DV clearance
Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

United Kingdom
England
Birmingham Show on map Get directions