Graduate Cost Consultant: Build Budgets & Value

Arcadis; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis invites graduates to join its two-year GROW Programme in the United Kingdom, where you will begin professional work on client engagements and real projects from day one. You will develop technical expertise in cost consultancy and quantity surveying while gaining business acumen through cohort training.

The role offers opportunities to learn, collaborate with a diverse team, and travel to project sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduating in 2027 or recently graduated in 2025 or 2026 with at least a 2:2 in a relevant degree.
• Demonstrates Arcadian skills including resilience, creativity, analytical thinking and teamwork.
• Excellent communication and ability to influence and consult stakeholders.
• Willing to travel and stay away from home when required (virtual working encouraged where possible).

Responsibilities

• Support cost, commercial and transformational consultancy projects across sectors.
• Contribute to cost estimation, project planning and cost management.
• Collaborate with teams and clients to deliver deliverables and build client relationships.

Skills

Resilience

Creativity

Analytical Thinking

Team Player

Education

BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying (RICS accredited)

Job description

Arcadis invites graduates to join its two-year GROW Programme in the United Kingdom, where you will begin professional work on client engagements and real projects from day one. You will develop technical expertise in cost consultancy and quantity surveying while gaining business acumen through cohort training.

The role offers opportunities to learn, collaborate with a diverse team, and travel to project sites as needed.