Cost Manager / Cost Consultant - Regulated Water

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Cost Manager / Cost Consultant, where your expertise will drive impactful projects in the water sector. You'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to sustainable solutions, addressing critical challenges like climate change and resource management. Collaborate on diverse projects, from high-profile initiatives to smaller impactful endeavors, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence project outcomes while working in a supportive environment that values your contributions. If you possess strong commercial awareness and a passion for making a difference, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of construction processes and cost management.
• Experience with NEC contracts in the infrastructure sector.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support post-contract administration of NEC contracts.
• Provide commercial support and guidance throughout project gateways.
• Manage projects from inception to completion.

Skills

Cost Management

Commercial Awareness

Budgeting

Planning

Stakeholder Communication

Risk Management

NEC Contract Management

Project Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

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Cost Manager / Cost Consultant - Regulated Water, London

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London, United Kingdom

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Consulting

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Posted:

29.04.2025

Expiry Date:

13.06.2025

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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.

We are currently seeking a Cost Manager / Cost Consultant with commercial awareness to join our UK Water teams. As a Cost Consultant, you will work as part of the Cost & Commercial Management team where you'll be involved in a wide range of projects from global and high profile to small and impactful, ensuring they’re delivered on time and to budget. Your expertise in planning, estimating, budgeting, and managing costs will drive growth and smarter working.

This role sits within our Resilience Global Business Area. We work to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations. Addressing challenges like climate change, urbanization, and biodiversity loss, we aim to mitigate large-scale events such as floods and wildfires.

Please note, due to client requirements, travel to the East Sussex or Hampshire area 1-2 times per week is required.

• Supporting the NEC Project Manager to administer the post-contract administration of NEC contracts, including assessment of contractual change and payments.
• Supporting suppliers in providing accurate and validated information for project cost and financial forecasts.
• Providing commercial support, advice, and guidance throughout all project gateways to minimize cost and scope changes.
• Offering contract support, advice, and guidance.
• Supporting procurement processes.
• Closing out final accounts for projects ranging from £k to £15m in value.
• Participating in risk and value management meetings as required.

Qualifications & Experience:

• In-depth technical knowledge of construction processes, cost, and commercial management within a consultancy setting.
• Good NEC Contract experience, especially in the infrastructure sector.
• Ability to support the internal team and manage junior staff on projects typically between £k and £15m.
• Strong self-management and prioritization skills, with the ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including stakeholder influence.
• Pre and post-contract experience.
• Capability to manage projects from inception to completion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.