Cost Management Specialist - Infrastructure & Mobility

Poutrix; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a skilled Cost/Commercial Manager to support a varied portfolio of highways, rail and aviation projects across the UK. You will handle cost monitoring, forecasting and commercial reporting, ensuring compliance with client expectations and NEC3/NEC4 contract mechanisms.

You will work closely with clients, contractors and internal teams, providing guidance on risk, budgets and cost plans while delivering value and continuous improvement in cost management processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in cost or commercial management within infrastructure, transport or construction projects.
• Experience working with NEC3/NEC4 contracts and application of contract mechanisms is essential.
• Ability to analyse data, interpret cost information and produce accurate commercial documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of cost management services across Rail, Highway and Aviation projects within the Mobility portfolio.
• Manage cost monitoring, forecasting and variance analysis for allocated projects.
• Prepare and contribute to cost plans, budgets, estimates and commercial reports for decision‑making.
• Assist senior colleagues with management of small to medium‑scale commissions or key components of larger assignments.
• Identify risks and issues, escalating to senior team members as appropriate.

Skills

Cost management

Analytical skills

Communication

Contract awareness

Planning & budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

RICS qualification or near attainment

Tools

NEC3/NEC4 contracts

Cost control processes

Job description

Arcadis is seeking a skilled Cost/Commercial Manager to support a varied portfolio of highways, rail and aviation projects across the UK. You will handle cost monitoring, forecasting and commercial reporting, ensuring compliance with client expectations and NEC3/NEC4 contract mechanisms.

You will work closely with clients, contractors and internal teams, providing guidance on risk, budgets and cost plans while delivering value and continuous improvement in cost management processes.